Request for Proposals: Website Developer

m Request for Proposal: Website Redesign & Development June 4, 2026 Introduction Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is seeking proposals from qualified web designers and developers to redesign and develop our organizational website. ICA is an Indigenous-led climate justice organization that works to build Indigenous climate leadership through community-based education, relationship building, and movement support. Our work centres Indigenous rights, sovereignty, land-based knowledge systems, and climate justice across Turtle Island. The new website will serve as ICA’s primary digital platform for storytelling, education, campaigns, research, fundraising, and community engagement. The redesigned platform should reflect ICA’s organizational values, strengthen accessibility and usability, and support long-term growth and sustainability. We are seeking a web development partner capable of delivering: A redesigned and accessible organizational websiteImproved site architecture and user experienceA flexible and maintainable content management systemMigration and retention of existing content and resourcesTechnical documentation and staff trainingOngoing maintenance and support options post-launch Project Objectives The objectives of this project are to: Refresh and strengthen ICA’s digital presenceImprove accessibility, navigation, and user experienceBetter communicate ICA’s mission, programs, campaigns, and impactSupport multiple audiences, including Indigenous communities, youth, partners, funders, media, and the publicCreate a scalable infrastructure that can grow alongside ICA’s evolving workImprove internal staff capacity to manage and update website contentEnsure the website aligns with accessibility, security, and performance best practices Scope of Work The selected vendor will be responsible for the following: Discovery & Planning Conduct meetings with ICA staff and key stakeholdersReview existing website structure and digital assetsAssess audience needs and user journeysProvide recommendations for site architecture and platform improvementsIdentify opportunities for improved accessibility, storytelling, and engagement Website Design & Development The scope of work includes: Information architecture and sitemap developmentUser experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designResponsive website development across desktop and mobile devicesDevelopment using a flexible and maintainable CMSTemplate creation for key page typesIntegration of ICA branding and visual identitySEO and performance optimizationAnalytics integrationAccessibility compliance implementationSecurity implementation and best practices The website must be designed to: Clearly communicate ICA’s mission, values, and programsSupport storytelling, campaigns, fundraising, reports, and educational resourcesEnable internal staff to efficiently manage and update contentSupport future expansion and evolving organizational needs Content Migration & Retention ICA currently operates on Squarespace and intends to retain and migrate select existing content into the new website. This includes: Existing blog contentReports and publicationsOrganizational resources and archivesSelected campaign and program pages Vendors should outline: Their proposed approach to content migration from SquarespaceStrategies for preserving SEO and existing URLs where possibleRecommendations for organizing archived and retained content Accessibility Requirements Accessibility is a core priority for ICA. The selected vendor must ensure: Compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standardsAccessible navigation and content structuresScreen reader compatibilityAppropriate colour contrast and typography practicesAccessibility testing across devices and browsers Vendors should describe: Their accessibility approach and testing processPrevious experience building accessible websitesTools and methods used for accessibility auditing Security & Technical Requirements The selected vendor must implement security best practices appropriate for a public-facing organizational website. Proposals should address: Website hosting recommendationsSecurity infrastructure and protectionsBackup and recovery processesCMS and plugin maintenance considerationsPerformance optimizationLong-term sustainability of the technical framework Post-Launch Support & Maintenance Vendors should clearly outline what ongoing technical support and maintenance would look like after launch. This should include: Length and scope of post-launch supportResponse times for technical issuesCMS and plugin updatesSecurity monitoring and maintenanceBug fixes and troubleshootingOptions for long-term maintenance retainers or support agreementsStaff training and documentation Project Timeline (Tentative) Discovery & Planning: July 2026Design Phase: July to August 2026Development Phase: August to September 2026Testing & Revisions: September 2026Launch: October 2026 Proposal Requirements Proposals should include: Overview of the vendor/team and relevant experienceExamples of similar website projectsProposed approach and methodologyProposed CMS and technical frameworkAccessibility and security approachContent migration strategyProposed timeline and milestonesDetailed budget breakdownPost-launch support and maintenance optionsTeam composition and roles Proposal Evaluation Proposals will be evaluated based on: Alignment with ICA’s organizational values and goalsExperience working with Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizationsQuality and relevance of previous workAccessibility and technical expertiseScalability and sustainability of proposed solutionsBudget and overall valuePost-launch support capacity Additional Terms ICA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposalsICA is not obligated to award a contractAll intellectual property created specifically for this project will belong to ICAVendors are responsible for all proposal preparation costsProposals will be treated as confidential Qualified persons of Indigenous Ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s.16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. We thank all applicants for their interest in the project. We will only contact those selected for an interview. Deadline to Submit July 1, 2026 To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/indigenous-climate-action-request-for-proposals-website-developer