Open Web Design/Development RFP Opportunities (March 2025)

Below is a list of publicly accessible Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for website design or development projects that are currently accepting bids. Each listing meets the criteria of a budget around or above $20,000 USD, was issued recently (or has a deadline approaching soon), and is open to various types of web design work.

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  1. AWID – Website Redesign & Restructure

Organization: Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), a global feminist non-profit.

Project Description: AWID is seeking a consultant or team to redesign and restructure its website (awid.org) to reflect the organization’s role as a global feminist movement-support entity. The new site should showcase their work with feminist movements, share information, and engage visitors (including inviting them to join as members)​

RFP Deadline: April 7, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)​

Estimated Budget: Up to US $75,000 is budgeted for this project​

RFP Link: AWID Website Redesign RFP​ (includes project scope and submission details).

2. Skagit County, WA – Website Design, Development & Hosting

Organization: Skagit County (Washington State, USA).

Project Description: Skagit County is requesting proposals for a comprehensive overhaul of its public-facing county website. The project encompasses five key services: a complete professional redesign of the site, migration of existing content to the new site, implementation of a content management framework to let various county departments manage their sections, integration of e-government services (online forms, transactions), and secure hosting of the new website​

The goal is to create a more user-friendly, mobile-responsive site that streamlines public access to county services.

RFP Deadline: April 3, 2025 (3:30 PM PST)​ Proposals must be submitted via email by that time.

Estimated Budget: Not explicitly stated, but the county confirms that this is a budgeted project​ (Given the scope, the contract value is expected to exceed $20,000.)

RFP Link: Skagit County RFP – Website Design/Hosting​ (official RFP notice and documents).

3. SOPEC (Ohio) – New Website Design & Development

Organization: Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), a regional energy council in Ohio.

Project Description: SOPEC invites proposals from qualified vendors to design and develop a new, creative website for the council​

The new site will serve as the primary public-facing communication tool for SOPEC, educating current members, potential new members, and the general community about the council’s energy programs and sustainability services. The project involves a complete redesign to better engage the community, including features like a membership portal and educational content for sustainable practices​

RFP Deadline: April 4, 2025 (2:00 PM EST)​

Proposals must be received by the SOPEC office by this deadline.

Estimated Budget: Not specified. (As a public energy council, the project budget is subject to annual appropriations​ but the scope suggests a substantial investment well above $20K.)

RFP Link: SOPEC Website RFP Documents​ (available via the SOPEC bids portal).

4. City of Danbury, CT – Business Development Website

Organization: City of Danbury, Connecticut – Business Development Department.

Project Description: The City of Danbury is seeking a vendor to design, develop, and implement a modern, user-friendly website for its Business Development Office​. The new website will serve as a central information hub for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and businesses considering relocating to Danbury. It aims to provide resources on business opportunities, grants, services, and support offered by the city, effectively promoting Danbury as a hub for economic development​. Key requirements include responsive design (desktop/mobile), an events calendar, business directory, interactive forms, ADA accessibility compliance, and a content management system for city staff updates.

RFP Deadline: April 2, 2025 (2:00 PM EST)​. Proposals are due to the City’s Purchasing Department by this time.

Estimated Budget: Not disclosed (municipal budget, expected to meet the project needs – likely in the ~$20K+ range).

RFP Link: City of Danbury RFP – Website Development​

danbury-ct.gov

(official RFP document with scope and instructions).

5. Siskiyou Transit (California) – New Transit Website & Maintenance

Organization: Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission / Siskiyou Transit and General Express (STAGE) – Siskiyou County, California.

Project Description: Siskiyou Transportation Agency (STA) is seeking proposals to design and build a new transit agency website for STAGE, the county’s public bus system, and to provide ongoing website hosting and maintenance for four years after launch​. The aim is to create a user-friendly site for transit riders and the community, with up-to-date route information, schedules, and possibly online services, all within a framework that STA can maintain long-term. The contract will include multi-year support to ensure the site remains updated and secure.

RFP Deadline: April 23, 2025 (12:00 PM PST)​

Estimated Budget: Not specified, but expected to be a significant multi-year contract (covering development + four years of maintenance).

RFP Link: STAGE Website RFP (Siskiyou County)​

siskiyoucoltc.org

(RFP #2025-002 with full scope and submission details).

6. Workforce Solutions Capital Area (Austin, TX) – Website Redesign & Hosting

Organization: Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board – Austin, Texas (the regional workforce development board).

Project Description: The Workforce Solutions Capital Area Board is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive website redesign and ongoing support services​. The project involves redesigning the organization’s main website (which is currently on WordPress) to improve user experience and performance, as well as providing hosting, maintenance, security monitoring, and content updates going forward. The selected vendor must ensure high availability, strong security (with regular reviews/patches), and alignment with best practices for customer experience. The site serves as a portal connecting local residents to job programs, training, and resources, so it must be reliable and user-friendly​.

RFP Deadline: March 24, 2025 (1:00 PM CST)​

wfscapitalarea.com (Closing very soon — proposals due the same day as this listing.)

Estimated Budget: Not specified. (The project is funded through federal and state workforce grants​, indicating a healthy budget likely well above $20K, though final cost will depend on proposals.)

RFP Link: Workforce Solutions Capital Area RFP​

(website redesign & maintenance RFP details).

7. Newnan Utilities (Georgia) – Website & Marketing Overhaul

Organization: Newnan Utilities – City of Newnan, Georgia (municipal utilities provider).

Project Description: Newnan Utilities has issued an RFP for a new website development coupled with marketing creative services​. The goal is to engage an agency that can build a functional, accessible, and visually engaging utility website and also assist in creating modern marketing materials. The new site will act as a central platform for customer interactions, resource access, and community engagement​. It should feature streamlined navigation, mobile responsiveness, and full ADA accessibility​. In parallel, the vendor will support Newnan Utilities in developing updated marketing collateral (such as digital ads, brochures, etc.) to ensure consistent branding and improved communication with customers​

Success will be measured by increased web traffic, user engagement, and effective dissemination of information to the public.

RFP Deadline: March 24, 2025 (by end of day)​

newnanutilities.org (Closing imminently — issued Feb 25 with roughly a month to respond.)

Estimated Budget: Not explicitly stated, but the inclusion of both web development and marketing services implies a substantial budget (likely $20K–$50K+ range).

RFP Link: Newnan Utilities – Website Development & Marketing RFP​

(full RFP PDF download).

8. CTIC (Indiana) – Website Redesign & Hosting

Organization: Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) – a nonprofit focused on sustainable agriculture (based in Indiana).

Project Description: CTIC is seeking a qualified web design firm to redesign its existing website and provide hosting, with the aim of improving usability, user experience, and alignment with the organization’s current brand identity​.

The redesigned site should be modern, responsive, and effectively communicate CTIC’s mission, projects, and services to its audience. Key goals include better navigation, faster performance, and an easy-to-use content management system for updates​

Accessibility and SEO optimization are also expected as part of the project scope.

RFP Deadline: April 18, 2025​

ctic.org

Estimated Budget: Not specified. (As a nonprofit, CTIC likely expects proposals in a cost-effective range, but given the scope of a full redesign and hosting, a budget in the mid five-figures is anticipated.)

RFP Link: CTIC Website Redesign RFP​

(issued March 3, 2025, with project overview and submission requirements).

Each of these opportunities is actively accepting proposals as of this writing. Be sure to review the linked RFP documents for complete details on project scope, submission instructions, and any updates or addenda. Good luck with your proposal outreach!

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