The Municipality of Clare seeks professional services for updating three websites: Municipality of Clare, Clare Tourism, and Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie.

• Preferably using the Joomla platform, major updates including modules, plugins, extensions, and security are required.

• Target markets are francophone visitors from the Maritimes and Quebec, as well as anglophones in Eastern Canada and Northeastern United States.

• Emphasis on engaging visuals, natural navigation, concise messaging, and functionality.

• Design elements to incorporate Acadian theme and accessibility options.

• Focus on high functionality and usability, adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).

• Deliverables include fully bilingual websites, improved navigation, mobile responsiveness, interactive maps (tourism site), enhanced social media integration, and maintenance package.

• Municipality provides existing content and new content in English and French.

• Proposed timeline spans from April 2024 to December 2024.

• Proposal requirements include firm details, consultant biographies, methodology, fee schedule, timeline, and acknowledgment of scope.