When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $150,000.

It was issued by City of Vernon. The work is located in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Digital agency or web development firm with enterprise CMS implementation experience. Proven expertise in corporate website redesign, migration, and post-launch support. Strong capabilities in UX strategy, information architecture, and responsive visual design. Experience delivering WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessible websites. Technical experience integrating Microsoft 365, ArcGIS, and Google Analytics. In-house QA team for functional, usability, and cross-browser testing. Hosting and managed support provider with secure, scalable web infrastructure. Experience serving public sector or large organizational clients in Canada.

Corporate Website Redesign, Development, Hosting, Implementation, Migration and Post-Launch Support Services Using CMS (Due August 11, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaPosted: July 14th, 2026Deadline: August 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is sought to redesign, develop, host, implement, and support a corporate website using a CMS. The project emphasizes accessibility, user-centered design, system integrations, and long-term content management sustainability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience working with Canadian local governments
Must have experience delivering municipal or public-sector websites
Must have experience with accessible web development (WCAG 2.2 AA or higher)
Must have a strong multidisciplinary team
Must provide a valid General Liability Insurance policy with a minimum of $5,000,000 coverage
Must provide valid Errors & Omission Insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 coverage
Must hold a City of Vernon or other Inter-Community Business License
Must be able to provide Canadian-hosted solutions

BUDGET

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$150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

16 months

TIMELINE

Award Notification: Late Summer 2026

Project Start Date: September 2026

Discovery & Planning Phase: September 2026 – November 2026

Design Phase: Q4 2026 – Q1 2027

Development & Implementation Phase: Q2 2027

Content Migration & Testing: Q2 2027 – Q3 2027

Staff Training & Documentation: Q3 2027

Launch / Go-Live: Q4 2027

Post-Launch Support / Warranty Period: Q4 2027 – Q1 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 29th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Vernon

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide end-to-end corporate website services, including redesign, development, hosting, implementation, content migration, and post-launch support using a content management system. The project aims to deliver a modern, secure, accessible, and user-centered website that improves the public-facing online experience while giving staff intuitive tools for content management, publishing, governance, and long-term sustainability.

The scope includes user experience and visual design, development of a user-centered information architecture, creation of intuitive navigation, simplification of access to high-demand services, and optimization for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The selected vendor is also expected to provide an SEO optimization plan and support website features such as media management, robust search capabilities, and accessibility validation tools.

Technical requirements include meeting or exceeding WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards and supporting integrations with Microsoft 365, ArcGIS, and Google Analytics. The project also includes testing and quality assurance activities such as functional testing, usability testing, and browser compatibility testing. Questions are due by July 29, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $150,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Vernon. The work is located in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Digital agency or web development firm with enterprise CMS implementation experience
Proven expertise in corporate website redesign, migration, and post-launch support
Strong capabilities in UX strategy, information architecture, and responsive visual design
Experience delivering WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessible websites
Technical experience integrating Microsoft 365, ArcGIS, and Google Analytics
In-house QA team for functional, usability, and cross-browser testing
Hosting and managed support provider with secure, scalable web infrastructure
Experience serving public sector or large organizational clients in Canada

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