Website Development and Hosting Services

The Vendor is required to provide for the design, hosting and maintenance of a New Town Website.
- The project from a design concept, through implementation, and long-term hosting. For basic content example please see our existing website.
- Planning and Design:
•    Review of current website for content and functionality (e.g. searchable records, contact tools, event calendar, and public notices) Meet with staff to discuss preferred functionality and content changes.
•    Propose a functional design that is aesthetically appealing and mindful of modern website accessibility standards.
•    Propose a solution that would allow the site to be translated into French
•    The design must include the ability for staff to make basic changes without third-party support (e.g. Add documents, event entries, or updating basic information
•    The design must function on desktop and mobile devices using common web browsers.
•    Choosing a user-friendly content management system and common design language is essential
- Implementation
•    Develop the website using the approved design.
•    Test and commission the website to ensure proper functionality of all features.
- Management
•    Provide a plan for hosting, managing necessary updates/patches, and subscription renewals.
•    Provide an hourly rate for technical support services outside of regular updates ( e.g. client requested design changes)