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UBC Seeks Website Development for Mineral Journeys Project

The University of British Columbia (UBC), through the Pacific Museum of Earth, is seeking website development services for the 'Mineral Journeys: Pasts, Presents and Futures' project. - Government Buyer: - University of British Columbia (UBC), Pacific Museum of Earth - Project Overview: - Development of an interactive, bilingual (English and French) online experience - Funded by Digital Museums Canada - Services Requested: - Full front-end and back-end web development - Implementation of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) - Bilingual integration - User testing and quality assurance - Technical documentation - Collaboration with exhibit designers and content team for user experience and visual direction - Opportunity for additional design or creative refinement to ensure platform cohesion - Project Phase: - Entering Phase 2, focusing on user experience, content, design, and technical aspects - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Strict adherence to accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) - Bilingual (English/French) functionality - Close collaboration with UBC’s internal teams

Description

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is providing early notice for a forthcoming project to develop an interactive, bilingual online experience called Mineral Journeys: Pasts, Presents and Futures for the Pacific Museum of Earth. The project involves full front- and back-end web development, accessibility implementation (WCAG 2.1 AA), bilingual integration, user testing, quality assurance, and technical documentation. The contractor will collaborate with PME's exhibit designers and content team on user experience and visual direction. The project runs through 2028 and is entering Phase 2, focusing on user experience approach including content, design, and technical aspects.

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