About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Information & Communications Technology Council requires corporate website design, build, and launch services using a WordPress content management system. The selected vendor must deliver a single, unified, bilingual, responsive, and accessible public-facing corporate website that includes off-the-shelf AI-assisted user features, modular CMS architecture, staff training, project documentation, and integration of the Digital Economy Explorer. Work will be performed offsite from December 2026 to November 2027, with final invoicing required by March 31, 2027. Eligibility is restricted exclusively to federally or provincially registered Canadian businesses. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET, and questions must be emailed by November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Evaluation criteria cover relevant experience (weighted 20) and pricing & value (weighted 15) out of 100 total points. The total maximum budget for the project is $200,000 CAD plus GST.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Information & Communications Technology Council
Scope of work
- Design, build, and deliver a responsive, bilingual corporate website on WordPress CMS
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups for major templates
- Plan and conduct representative user testing of proposed navigation and architecture
- Implement off-the-shelf AI-assisted features including a frontline conversational chatbot or agent
- Integrate the Digital Economy Explorer component and third-party RAG and API functions
- Migrate existing media and historical content in English and French
- Configure WordPress CMS, conduct staff training, and provide documentation
- Ensure GA4 property migration, Google Tag Manager configuration, and SEO setup
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| UX/UI Design & Key Technical Scope Proposals | 25 |
| Relevant Experience | 20 |
| Project Management & Risk Mitigation | 20 |
| Accessibility & Compliance | 20 |
| Pricing & Value | 15 |
Minimum qualifications
- Canadian businesses only (federally or provincially registered)
- Proposed team must include at least 1 executive-level oversight and 1 dedicated UX/UI specialist
- Canadian data residency required for production data, backups, and DR environments
Documents to include with your response
- Executive summary (max. 1 page)
- Project team assignments and individual bios (max. 2 pages)
- Core proposal and approach (max. 20 pages)
- Pricing structure (fixed or time/material – max. 1 page)
- Maximum of 3 relevant portfolio examples with testimonials (max. 3 pages)
- Three relevant client references with contact details
- Estimates for ongoing costs of proposed third-party plugins, services, or subscriptions
Key dates
- Issue Date
- Friday, October 23rd, 2026
- Addendum Issue Date
- Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
- Deadline for Question Submissions
- November 6th, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Closing Date & Time
- November 13th, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
- Evaluation & Interview Period
- November 23rd - November 27th, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Award
- December 7th, 2026
- Complete design and initial build invoicing deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Soft launch
- July-August 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit proposals via email with .pdf attachment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Proposals must not exceed 30 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- Project Work Period: December 2026 – November 2027, with contract end date of November 30, 2027 including 90 days post-launch support.
- Estimated value
- Up to $200,000 CAD + GST / applicable taxes
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Canada
- Insurance and bonding
- Minimum $2M general liability coverage, minimum $1M professional liability insurance, additional cyber liability.