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Request for Proposals sent: April 9th, 2026
Questions submitted to C40: April 17th, 2026
C40 responds to questions: April 21st, 2026
Deadline for receiving offers: May 1st, 2026
Clarification of offers: May 5th, 2026
Evaluation of proposal: May 6th, 2026
Presentation of shortlisted proposals: May 11th - May 14th, 2026
Selection decision made: May 15th, 2026
All Potential Suppliers notified of outcome: May 18th, 2026
Project initiation phase completed by: June 5th, 2026
Project planning phase completed by: June 30th, 2026
Project implementation phase completed by: September 30th, 2026
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
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The client is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive website design and development services for a refresh of the Hub platform. The scope includes web development and strategic design-led support, aiming for enhanced user experience and improved access to critical information for cities. The project will involve a design-led UX review and redesign, based on audience insights, to optimize user journeys, information architecture, and user experience factors.
Additionally, the vendor will be expected to evaluate the Hub's performance regarding SEO, GEO, and accessibility in accordance with WGAC 2.2 standards, while recommending ways to enhance digital sustainability. Technical recommendations for front-end AI integration and emergent digital trends should be proposed, ensuring they are ethical, purposeful, and aligned with organizational values. All questions related to the RFP must be submitted by April 17, 2026.
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