Project Overview
Summer Street, a Nova Scotia nonprofit organization supporting people with diverse abilities, is seeking a qualified web design and development firm to redesign and redevelop its website. The new website will align with the organization’s updated strategic direction and serve as a modern, accessible, and user-friendly platform for participants, families, donors, staff, and community members. The project places strong emphasis on accessibility, storytelling, donor engagement, community impact, and ease of content management.
Scope of Work (Requirements)
The selected vendor will provide full website redesign and development services including:
Website Design & Accessibility
- Modern responsive website design
- Fully accessible WCAG-compliant website
- Compatibility with JAWS and assistive technologies
- Accessible navigation, layouts, forms, typography, and multimedia
- Wireframing and accessibility feedback
CMS & Website Management
- User-friendly CMS for non-technical staff
- Editable backend content management
- Flexible and scalable website architecture
- Future-ready framework for e-commerce integration
Features & Functionality
- CanadaHelps donation integration
- News and storytelling section with categories and tagging
- Social enterprise inquiry and service request forms
- Multimedia integration including photos, graphics, and videos
- Donor recognition and fundraising support
- Promotion of programs and social enterprises
SEO, Analytics & Hosting
- Search engine optimization (SEO) implementation
- Google Analytics setup and reporting
- Canadian-based hosting and secure data storage recommendations
- Website security and privacy protections
Training & Support
- Staff CMS training
- Accessibility management guidance
- Ongoing maintenance and technical support capabilities
Key Dates
- RFP Issued: May 20, 2026
- Deadline for Questions: June 3, 2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ADT
- Anticipated Ranking of Firms: June 17, 2026
- Anticipated Agreement Execution: June 19, 2026
Budget
Not explicitly defined. Pricing will account for 40% of the evaluation scoring criteria.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity, and for Whom
This is an excellent opportunity for accessibility-focused web development agencies, nonprofit digital consultants, WordPress developers, and UX/UI firms with experience building inclusive community-based websites. The project combines accessibility compliance, storytelling, fundraising integration, SEO, analytics, and participant-centered UX, making it especially attractive for firms specializing in nonprofit and social impact organizations. Since the client values long-term scalability and ongoing support, the engagement also presents strong recurring partnership potential beyond the initial website launch.
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