Website Redesign and Implementation Service Using CMS

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaPosted 16 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A municipality in Ontario seeks a vendor for comprehensive website redesign and CMS implementation, focusing on user experience, accessibility, security, and long-term maintainability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a single legal entity
Must have a vendor account with the Municipality’s electronic bidding system
Must be registered as a plan taker for this opportunity
Must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards
Must provide a valid Certificate of Insurance as per section 8.02
Must provide a valid Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Clearance Certificate
Must have infrastructure and data servicing the solution located within the territorial borders of Canada
Must provide three performance references from current users of the proposed equivalent if applicable

BUDGET

Verified

$125,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date of RFP: April 21st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: May 6th, 2026

Deadline for Issuing Addenda: May 8th, 2026

Submission Deadline: May 15th, 2026

Anticipated Ranking of Proponents: May 2026

Contract Negotiation Period: 7 calendar days

Anticipated Execution of Agreement: June 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

The Corporation Of The Municipality Of Port Hope

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DESCRIPTION

The municipality seeks a vendor to redesign and implement an updated public-facing website utilizing a Content Management System (CMS). This website will serve as the primary information portal for residents, businesses, and tourists, featuring information on events, programs, and municipal services. The selected vendor will develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, incorporating research and internal feedback, to guide all project phases. User experience, effective navigation, and a robust content strategy are top priorities.

The design process will include the creation of a mock-up in line with Port Hope’s brand standards, alongside a visual style guide detailing various design features, such as links, buttons, navigation tabs, accordions, emphasis blocks, image sizing, and more. Data-informed practices, including usability testing and best practices in user experience and user interface design, will guide development. The scope includes migrating all existing website pages, documents, forms, media, and calendar listings from both prior and upcoming months, ensuring accessible online applications and fillable forms.

The new site will be based on secure, protected architecture, supporting web and mobile applications with online payment, service capabilities, and an AI-powered customer service chatbot. Administration of the website will rely on centralized approvals and user-based permissions, including workflow notification systems. Key features include automatic sitemap generation, friendly URLs, image resizing with search metadata, and interactive forms. Long-term CMS maintenance is expected without costly functional upgrades. The contract duration is one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.