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Blu Creative Digital TechnologiesREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) WEBSITE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES RFP #03172025 City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Attention: Marcie Graham, Marketing Manager MGraham@LaQuintaCA.gov Due: April 25, 2025 TIME: 5:00 p.m. (PDT) Btu Blu Creative Digital Technologies 1-855-937-3726 rfp@blucreative.dev 3191 Coral Way, Suite 404-A Miami, Florida 33145, USA 1 1 P a g e Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary..................................................................................................................................3 Firms Background, Qualifications, and Experience.....................................................................................4 Leadership & Key Project Staff............................................................................................................... 6 References............................................................................................................................................... 8 1. Mon Avenir School Board — Large -Scale CMS Deployment................................................................... 8 2. City of Pointe -Claire— Digital Transformation and Accessibility Compliance.........................................9 3. Township of Perry —Government Website Development......................................................................9 4. Jewish Public Library— Enterprise Level Operational Website Development ........................................ 10 CMS Platform Selection: DynaCore......................................................................................................... 11 Selecting DynaCore: A Strategic Choice for La Quinta........................................................................... 11 Project Management Approach: Ensuring On -Time & On -Scope Delivery ................................................... 11 ServicesProposal................................................................................................................................... 12 Website Build Deliverables................................................................................................................. 12 U.S.-Based Hosting Architecture with Built -In Redundancy................................................................... 13 Ongoing Support and Maintenance Packages....................................................................................... 13 DynaCore Maintenance Program: .................................................................................................... 13 Bank of Hours (BoH) Support: ......................................................................................................... 14 Complimentary Services Proposed.......................................................................................................... 14 NeuroAl — Proactive Accessibility Compliance Tool............................................................................... 14 Integrated Municipal Payment Gateway — QuickBlu.............................................................................. 15 Training.................................................................................................................................................. 15 Project Pricing Expectation: ..................................................................................................................... 16 Pricingand Budget.................................................................................................................................. 17 Staffing and Project Organization............................................................................................................. 18 Subcontracting Services......................................................................................................................... 19 Disclosures............................................................................................................................................ 19 Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements......................................................................................... 19 Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements.................................................................................... 19 Waiverof Subrogation......................................................................................................................... 19 Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement........................................................................................ 20 Non -Collusion Affidavit........................................................................................................................... 21 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda................................................................................................ 22 2 1 P a g e Executive Summary Btu Creative Digital Technologies USA is pleased to submit our proposal to redesign and maintain the City of La Quinta's municipal website. Our approach centers around the implementation of DynaCore, a custom-built yet open -sourced content management system (CMS) developed on the Strapi framework. As the first accessible -first CMS of its kind, DynaCore is engineered to fully comply with WCAG and ADA standards while delivering a flexible, user -centered experience. Built on a decentralized, API -forward architecture, DynaCore is designed to be scalable, integrable with third -party systems, and inherently future -proof. This approach not only ensures seamless integration with platforms such as CRMs, analytics tools, and La Quinta's archive system (e.g., Laserfiche), but also provides long-term value by avoiding vendor lock -in and reducing reliance on proprietary systems. For hosting, Btu Creative proposes a secure, high-performance environment via Digital Ocean's North American servers, with an optional upgrade to AWS GovCloud for municipalities requiring additional layers of compliance and federal -grade security. These hosting options are detailed in our pricing proposal and can be scaled to meet the City's evolving needs. Our proposal also includes a comprehensive support and training package, ensuring that City staff are empowered to maintain and grow the website post -launch. Additionally, we propose the integration of NeuroAl, our nationally recognized accessibility compliance tool. NeuroAl automates ongoing WCAG 2.2 compliance monitoring and remediation and is already available to municipalities across all 50 states through a national master service agreement (MSA), allowing for rapid deployment without the need for separate tender processes. Btu Creative is an award -winning, minority -owned digital agency headquartered in Miami, Florida, with offices in Toronto and Montreal. We serve public sector clients across North America with a commitment to accessibility, innovation, and equity in digital transformation. All information and pricing contained in this proposal is valid for a period of at least ninety (90) days from the submission date. We further affirm that any individual who will perform work for the City of La Quinta under this contract is free of any actual or perceived conflict of interest. Luis Antonio Diaz Founder & CEO 3 1 P a g e Firms Background, Qualifications, and Experience At Btu Creative Digital Technologies Inc., we are a purpose -driven technology firm specializing in digital transformation for government, educational, and public -sector organizations across North America. Founded in 2014, we have grown into an award -winning, certified minority -owned company with operational headquarters in Miami, Toronto, and Montreal. Our firm brings together strategic design thinking, cutting -edge technology, and a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity to build meaningful digital experiences that strengthen the civic mission of our clients. Our approach is grounded in the belief that a municipal website is not just a communications platform —it is a public service portal and a reflection of civic identity. We develop custom-built, open -sourced platforms that are scalable, secure, accessible, and sustainable. For this project, we are proposing our custom built yet fully open -sourced CMS framework, DynaCore. Developed on the Strapi architecture, DynaCore is the markets 1 s` CMS that is built accessible -first, API -forward, and decentralized content management system that ensures long-term maintainability, flexibility for third -party integrations (e.g., CRMs, archives, analytics), and adherence to ADA/WCAG 2.2 standards. Understanding the 20 page limitation, you can find details on our CMS's features in our Annex File, where we outline how DynaCore compares to WordPress and Drupal, as well as our detailed functionalities list. Our deep experience includes serving public sector clients such as: • City of Pointe -Claire (Website rebuild and long-term CMS support) • Township of Perry (Municipal redesign on WordPress with accessibility and emergency alerting) • Jewish Public Library (Full CMS overhaul, custom DAM integration, and multilingual functionality) • Mon Avenir School Board (Inclusive web architecture and ongoing compliance assurance) • University of Western Ontario (Drupal and WordPress maintenance and enhancements) Each project involved the delivery of intuitive, responsive, and compliance -first websites that not only improved content workflows for municipal staff but also elevated the digital experience for residents and local stakeholders. Our role in these engagements extended well beyond design and development —we were long-term technology partners, providing training, hosting, post -launch support, and continuous improvement strategies. In 2024, Btu Creative was awarded a National Technology Award by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association (NCSA) and granted a Master Service Agreement authorizing us to provide digital accessibility audits, CMS platforms, and AI -powered compliance tools to over 3,800 government, education, and law enforcement agencies across the United States. This award and contract position Btu Creative as a nationally pre -qualified provider, with procurement clearance to serve 4 1 P a g e municipal, county, and state agencies in all 50 states. It is a testament to the reliability, security, and regulatory readiness of our service offerings. In recognition of our community -oriented innovation, Btu Creative has also received: • Technopreneur of the Year (2024) - Global Recognition Awards 2025 • Excellence in Marketing Award - Marketing 2.0 Conference, Las Vegas (2025) • Innovation and Growth Project Award - PME Montreal, Montreal, Canada (2024) • Finalist- CanadianSME National Small Business Awards (2024), recognized by Canada's Federal Minister of Small Business Further underscoring our alignment with La Quinta's values, we are proud to be a Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) certified as a minority -owned supplier eligible to work for and with aboriginal groups and are currently pursuing additional certification under Miami -Dade County's SBE program. Our capabilities are not only technical —they are strategic. From AI -powered accessibility tools like NeuroAl to our Bank of Hours support model that ensures flexible, on -demand municipal service, Btu Creative delivers holistic solutions that are resilient, compliant, and built for community impact. We believe that no other firm brings together the same depth of experience in the public sector, the technical acumen in decentralized CMS solutions, and the recognized leadership in accessible, inclusive, and citizen -first web platforms. Official Company Name World Wide Trades USA LLC Does Business As Btu Creative Digital Technologies Number of Years in Business 11 years Tax Payer ID Number (EIN) 46-4439916 CAGE Number 90RZ1 State where firm is registered Florida Ownership 50% Luis Antonio Diaz 50% Btu Creative Digital Technologies Inc (Canada) 5 1 P a g e Leadership & Key Project Staff Luis Antonio Diaz Role: Project Executive &Accessibility Advisor Company: Btu Creative Digital Technologies USA Education: • MBA— International Business • Graduate Degree — Public Relations • B.A. — International Affairs & Public Affairs; Minor in Marketing Certifications: - Google Ads (Search & Display) - Meta Social Media Management - Adobe Visual Design - Software Architecture Technology Leadership Key Experience & Recognitions: Founder and CEO of Btu Creative, Luis brings over a decade of leadership in digital accessibility, municipal technology, and strategic communications. His past engagements include consulting for the United Nations and leading the creation of NeuroAl and MiloCore CMS. Recognized as "Trendsetter to Watch 2024" and "Technopreneur of the Year 2024," he is a McGill University instructor, a CAMSC-certified minority business leader and a Subject Matter Expert in web & Al technology, providing Keynotes and educational opportunities at that National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP), the CXO Conference and Minority Council Procurement Fairs. Arman Saffari Role: Technical Project Manager & Lead Developer Company: Btu Creative Digital Technologies USA Education: • M.Sc. Engineering -Computational Calculations • Postgraduate - Modern Web Design & Development Certifications: - Next.js Development - AODA Accessibility Certification - Node.js & Express - Agile Project Management (SCRUM) Key Experience: Arman is Btu Creative's lead full -stack engineer, specializing in scalable CMS solutions using Node.js, React, and headless platforms like Strapi and Sanity. He has led web builds for the Jewish Public Library, CSC Mon Avenir, Lexington Strategies, and the City of Pointe - Claire. He ensures all digital platforms are secure, modular, and WCAG-compliant. 6 1 P a g e Maureen Visaya Role: Administrative Manager & Financial Oversight Company: Btu Creative Digital Technologies USA Education: B.Sc. in Accountancy Certifications: - SAP Certified Application Associate - Oracle Financials Cloud: GL Key Experience: Maureen oversees administrative operations, reporting, and fiscal tracking across all projects. She brings experience from multinational accounting and ERP consulting roles, with a focus on customized financial analysis via Power BI and Macros. She ensures that projects remain on budget and reporting is accurate and transparent. She is also responsible for managing the Client Success team, ensuring project management is accurate, responsive and meeting the expectations of our clients. Saray Santiago Role: Creative Lead — UI/UX & Branding Company: Btu Creative Digital Technologies USA Education: B.A. —Graphic Design Certifications: - UI/UX Design - Web Accessibility (WCAG & AODA) - Section 508 Content Creation - Al for Designers - WCAG UI/UX Design - AODA Accessibility Compliance Key Experience: Saray leads creative direction at Btu Creative with a strong emphasis on accessible design and user interface optimization. Skilled in Figma, she has directed visual strategy for clients such as the Jewish Public Library, Milo Pet Management, and Lexington Strategies. Her work ensures all design outputs are functional, inclusive, and aligned with client identity. She is a certified WCAG designer, fully mastering the elements of accessible design, and allowing her to lead a team of developers to meet the needs of our clients, as well as ensure that the output of these designers is compliant with the ADA Section 508 web requirements. 7 1 P a g e References At Blu Creative, we take pride in our proven track record of delivering high -quality web services tailored for municipalities, school boards, and government organizations. Our expertise encompasses website development, content management system (CMS) implementation, accessibility compliance, and user-friendly design for public -facing platforms. Below, we present references from notable projects that exemplify our capability to meet the unique needs of public institutions. Full case studies for each project are available upon request, where we detail the challenges and solutions implemented. 1. Mon Avenir School Board - Large -Scale CMS Deployment Contact: Mikale-Andree Joly Tel: 416 397-6564, poste 73130 email: mjoly@cscmonavenir.ca Project Description: Blii Creative developed and implemented a centralized CMS for Mon Avenir, the largest French - language school board in Ontario. This project focused on scalability, multi -site management, and accessibility compliance across 63 interconnected school websites. Key Project Deliverables: • A centralized administrative dashboard for managing all school websites. • Granular user permissions for school -level administrators to independently manage content. • NeuroAl integration across all sites, making Mon Avenir the first Ontario school board with continuous AODA/WCAG certification. • Automated accessibility audits and real-time remediation for inclusivity. • Afront-end accessibility widget for personalized user experiences for neurodiverse students, parents, and educators. Conclusion These references demonstrate Blu Creative's depth of experience in delivering high-performance, accessible, and scalable digital platforms tailored to the evolving needs of municipalities, school boards, and public agencies. Each project showcases our expertise in implementing AODA/WCAG 2.1 AA -compliant solutions, seamless CMS integration, and secure Canadian -based hosting. With our government -first technology stack —centered around our modular DynaCore CMS and NeuroAl for real-time accessibility compliance —we ensure that our clients stay ahead of accessibility legislation and digital transformation goals. Project Dates: Website Build: November 2021-January 2022 Ongoing Support: January 2022 - ongoing NeuroAl: August 2024 - ongoing 8 1 P a g e Assigned Staff: • Luis Antonio Diaz— Project Director • Sara Santiago — UI/UX Lead • ArmanSaffari— CMS& Hosting Architect Final Outcome: Successfully delivered a scalable, cost-efficient system that unified branding and content management across all schools while allowing granular content autonomy per school. Delivered monthly accessibility audits, disaster recovery, and 24/7 uptime through DigitalOcean hosting. 2. City of Pointe -Claire — Digital Transformation and Accessibility Compliance Contact: Chloe Paiement Tel: 514 630-1300, poste 1526 email: Chloe.Paiement@pointe-claire.ca Project Description: The City of Pointe -Claire partnered with Blu Creative to modernize their website, enhance user experience, and improve accessibility for all residents, including those with disabilities and neurodiverse users. Our mission was to integrate elements of DynaCore into their aging Word Press setup which had extreme limitations. This initiative was executed through our Bank of Hours (BoH) program, providing continuous improvements and compliance with evolving web standards. Ongoing support through our Bank of Hours (BoH) program. Services include front-end enhancements, modular content blocks, UI/UX improvements, accessibility compliance monitoring via NeuroAl, and hosting with disaster recovery protocols. Project Dates: Start: December 2019-ongoing Assigned Staff: • Luis Antonio Diaz —Strategic Lead • Maureen Visaya — Senior Project supervisor • Arman Saffari — Hosting & Support Lead • Sara Santiago —Creative Director Final Outcome: Delivered continuous digital support under a flexible BoH framework. The website now maintains accessibility compliance, improved responsiveness, and secure Canadian -hosted architecture. Stakeholder satisfaction remains high due to performance and turnaround time. 3. Township of Perry — Government Website Development Contact: Kim Seguin Te1:705-636-5941 email: kim.seguin(o-)townshipofperry.ca 9 1 P a g e Project Description: Redesigned the municipal website on WordPress with a custom fire alert plugin, secure hosting, and integrated AODA-compliant features, including NeuroAl for ongoing accessibility audits. Focus on community engagement and emergency communication. Project Dates: Start: May 2021 End: Ongoing Assigned Staff: • Luis Antonio Diaz —Creative Director • Maureen Visaya— Senior Account Relations Final Outcome: The new site significantly improved resident engagement, site usability, and emergency readiness. The Township continues to rely on Btu Creative for ongoing maintenance, AODA compliance, and server -side optimization. 4. Jewish Public Library— Enterprise Level Operational Website Development Contact: Allan Oberman Tel: 514-345-2630 email: allan.oberman(a)-*almontreal.org Project Description: Full website redesign and digital infrastructure overhaul using DynaCore CMS with API integrations for SirsiDynix (membership), Raiser's Edge and Canada Helps (donations), Eventbrite (event management), and a custom LMS. Integrated DAM system with Cloudflare CDN. Project Dates: First Website Development: 2018 Second Website Development: September 2024 End: Ongoing (Launch expected June 2025) Assigned Staff: • Luis Antonio Diaz— Project Director • Saray Santiago —Creative Director • Arman Saffari — Lead Engineer Final Outcome: On -track to deploy a fully integrated Web 4.0 platform that aims to transform the library's digital services. Improved user experience, increased fundraising, enhanced accessibility, and streamlined content management for internal staff is the main objective. 101Page CMS Platform Selection: DynaCore Selecting DynaCore: A Strategic Choice for La Quinta Blu Creative proposes to implement DynaCore, our custom-built, open -source -based Content Management System (CMS), as the foundation for the City of La Quinta's new website. DynaCore was selected for this project because it delivers precisely the flexibility, accessibility, and future scalability the City's RFP identifies as critical needs. Built upon the proven Strapi framework, DynaCore is an accessible -first, API -forward, and decentralized CMS. It offers a non-proprietary, open -source foundation while allowing the City to maintain full ownership and control of its data and content structures —eliminating risks of vendor lock -in. Key advantages of DynaCore for La Quinta include: • ADA/WCAG 2.2 Compliance: Accessibility is integrated at the database, user interface, and content management levels. • Scalability: Easily supports future growth, including department -specific portals or integrations (e.g., Laserfiche, CRMs, analytics platforms). • Ease of Use: Intuitive back -end for non -technical city staff, with modular training and support tailored to each user role. • Security & Resiliency: Role -based access controls, multi -factor authentication, full audit trails, and encryption aligned with government standards. DynaCore provides a truly sustainable and adaptable CMS environment that positions La Quinta for long-term success, consistent with the RFP's emphasis on open standards, adaptability, and legal compliance. Project Management Approach: Ensuring On -Time & On -Scope Delivery Blu Creative's project methodology is structured around clear milestone phases, collaborative planning, and risk -managed execution to ensure a seamless and timely implementation. Our project management success is driven by: • Structured Discovery Phase: Early workshops with City stakeholders to finalize sitemap, content migration priorities, integration needs, and design preferences. • Milestone -Based Progress Tracking: Each project phase (Discovery, UX/UI Design, Development, Testing, Launch) is tied to specific deliverables, ensuring transparency at all stages. 111Page • Integrated Change Management: Formal process for change requests with impact analysis, ensuring project scope, budget, and timeline are protected. • Ongoing Communication: Weekly status reports, bi-weekly meetings with City staff, and direct access to a dedicated Project Manager throughout the project. • Risk Mitigation Planning: Pre -identified technical and operational risks with proactive mitigation strategies and contingency allowances. We recognize that the success of this project is not only about building an exceptional website—it is about executing a clear, predictable, and collaborative process that supports La Quinta's stakeholders every step of the way. Btu Creative is fully committed to delivering a digital platform that meets the City's needs today while building a scalable foundation for its future. Services Proposal Website Build Deliverables DynaCore CMS Build Deliverables • We will deliver a decentralized, open -source -based DynaCore CMS platform. • The site comes with a fully WCAG 2.2 and ADA accessibility compliant admin dashboard. • The design will be fully mobile -responsive, optimized for all devices and accessible to meet WCAG 2.2 AA requirements. • Visuals will be modernized to reflect La Quinta's brand identity and community values. • HTTPS encryption, multi -factor authentication (MFA), and secure user access will be implemented. • The site architecture will be SEO-optimized for strong search engine indexing. • City staff will have a user-friendly admin dashboard with role -based access. • Full CMS training sessions and support materials will be provided post -launch. API Integrations • Laserfiche archive portal will be integrated via secure API connectors. • Emergency alert systems will sync in real-time with the website. • Social media feeds (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram) will be embedded securely. • Google Analytics 4 will be configured to track user engagement and site performance. • Future integrations with CRMs, event calendars, or payment portals can be easily added. Content Migration • All existing website content will be migrated accurately and thoroughly. • URL structures will be preserved, and SEO redirects will be implemented where needed. • Accessibility tags (ALTtext, ARIA [abets) will be maintained during migration. • Migrated content will be reformatted to meet updated WCAG 2.2 standards. • Archived documents will be transferred and properly indexed within the new CMS. 121Page U.S.-Based Hosting Architecture with Built -In Redundancy To support the City's security, scalability, and uptime requirements, Btu Creative proposes a hybrid hosting solution using DigitalOcean's U.S.-based private server infrastructure in conjunction with Vercel's globally distributed edge platform for frontend content delivery. This pairing ensures fast load times, advanced caching, and CDN-level resilience, with full TLS encryption and built-in firewalling. All data will be stored in U.S. jurisdictions, and our infrastructure is fully compliant with SOC 2 and PCI-DSS standards. For municipalities requiring elevated federal compliance, we also offer an upgrade path to AWS GovCloud hosting. Primary Hosting (Back -End): • DigitalOcean (California -based servers) • 8 GB RAM, 160 GB NVMe SSD, 4-Core CPU, 5 TB bandwidth Front -End Hosting: • Vercel Edge Network (Global CDN) • 50 GB Fast Origin transfer • 1 TB edge -to -user transfer • ISR caching: up to 10M read/write/config requests Security & Reliability: • End -to -end SSL/TLS encryption (Free SSL or custom cert) • 99.9% uptime SLA • Daily backups (10-day rolling), firewall, real-time monitoring • "Never -Down" capacity buffer (10%) to absorb traffic spikes Scalability: • Seamless vertical scaling (RAM, CPU, bandwidth) with zero downtime Environmental Compliance: • Energy -efficient infrastructure with green power initiatives Ongoing Support and Maintenance Packages Btu Creative offers two support programs designed to ensure long-term performance, accessibility, and staff autonomy: DynaCore Maintenance Program: Provides CMS -level security patches, accessibility module updates, performance tuning, and compatibility checks. DynaCore Maintenance Program Includes: • CMS core and module updates (monthly or as released) • Security patching and vulnerability mitigation • Ongoing WCAG 2.2 and ADA compliance updates • Backend accessibility improvements for City staff usability 131Page • Monthly performance audits and speed optimization • Staging server deployment for safe updates • Daily system health monitoring and threat detection • Quarterly maintenance reports summarizing updates and recommendations • Priority response for critical security issues and CMS support inquiries • Optional accessibility re -certification audits (annual or bi-annual) Bank of Hours (BoH) Support: A flexible support structure offering as -needed services such as page creation, graphic implementation, third -party integration, and ongoing technical assistance. BoH plans are available in fixed -hour) or unlimited models. Based on our experience of similar projects, we propose a 6 hour per month program. Bank of Hours (BoH) Support Program Includes: • Flexible service hours for website updates and enhancements • Work requests are consumed in "15-minute increments" • Creation of new pages, microsites, and UI/UX improvements • Custom plugin or module development • Third -party system and CRM integrations • Accessibility audits and adjustments (WCAG/ADA) • SEO optimization support (on -page SEO updates) • Graphic design support for web visuals and digital assets • Staff CMS training sessions and user support • Emergency technical assistance and priority troubleshooting • Monthly usage reports with hour tracking and task summaries • No need for additional contracts or change orders for approved activities Complimentary Services Proposed NeuroAl — Proactive Accessibility Compliance Tool To support the City's commitment to equity and inclusion, Btu Creative proposes the integration of NeuroAl, our proprietary, award -winning Al -powered accessibility tool. NeuroAl actively monitors and remediates content to ensure WCAG 2.2 and ADA compliance, with specialized features that support neurodiverse users. NeuroAl's engine combines automated scanning, automated repairs of minor accessibility issues, and a front-end customization tool that empowers users to manually customize their experience on your site —ensuring ongoing compliance without introducing maintenance burden to City staff. NeuroAl has been authorized for use under a National Service Agreement with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association (NCSA), allowing for contract -free procurement by more than 3,800 member agencies across the United States, including municipal governments. Through this agreement, the City of La Quinta may adopt NeuroAl without initiating a separate RFP process. We would be pleased to provide a complimentary mini -audit and demonstration of NeuroAl's capabilities upon request. You can view the tool here: www.neurocompliance.ai 141Page Integrated Municipal Payment Gateway— QuickBlu As part of our digital service offering, Btu Creative proposes the integration of QuickBlu, our secure, cloud -based municipal payment gateway. QuickBlu enables the City of La Quinta to offer accessible, ADA-compliant online payment services directly through the new website. Key features include: • Support for credit cards, ACH/EFT, and PAD transactions • Seamless integration with the proposed DynaCore CMS • Real-time dashboards, downloadable audit reports, and chargeback management • Secure role -based access, PCI-DSS compliance, TLS 1.3 encryption, and U.S.-based data residency • Compatibility with future departmental portals and resident account modules Training As part of our standard delivery, Btu Creative Digital Technologies USA will provide the City of La Quinta with a comprehensive administrator training program tailored to ensure your staff is fully equipped to manage and update the new DynaCore CMS platform with confidence. Our training program includes: • PDF Training Manuals: Step-by-step guides specifically created for the DynaCore environment, covering CMS navigation, content creation, page management, and accessibility compliance tasks. • Figma Hands -On Online Training: Interactive sessions using a Figma-based environment where users can simulate workflows before making updates to the live system. • Live Training Sessions with a Trainer: o Two (2) in-depth virtual training sessions of two (2) hours each, delivered via video conference. o Three (3) supplementary mini-trainings of thirty (30) minutes each, focusing on key functions such as media management, news/event creation, and advanced content accessibility settings. • Video Tutorials: Pre-recorded tutorial videos available on -demand, providing refreshers on core system functions and best practices for maintaining content accessibility standards. This training ensures that both technical and non -technical staff can confidently manage content, maintain compliance, and fully leverage the DynaCore CMS. 151Page Add -On Option: On -Site Administrator Training Blu Creative also offers an enhanced on -site training option forth e City of La Quinta. Under this add -on service, our certified trainer will travel to the City's location to conduct personalized training sessions, which include: • Two (2) On -Site Group Training Sessions: Each session is two (2) hours long, offering hands-on learning directly within the City's environment. • One (1) "Train the Trainers" Workshop: A specialized one (1) hour session focused on providing super-admin and IT staff with the deeper technical knowledge and tools necessary to support, train, and troubleshoot internal users moving forward. This option fosters a collaborative and direct -learning atmosphere, helping to build internal champions within the City's team for ongoing CMS management and operational success. Project Pricing Expectation: The project pricing outlined herein is based on the following staffing and timeline assumptions: • Project Start Date: June 2025 • Target Delivery Date: December 2025 The anticipated resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle includes: • 1.5 Full -Time Equivalent (FTE) Senior Developers • 1.5 Full -Time Equivalent (FTE) Graphic Designers • 1 Dedicated Project Manager • 1 Project Assistant • Oversight and involvement by our Senior Project Lead for key milestones, including onboarding, Scope of Work finalization, delivery oversight, and training delivery. These resources have been factored into the total project pricing to ensure seamless project execution, timely delivery, and alignment with the City's strategic objectives. 161Page WBI• U PROPOSAL COSTS FORM City of La Quinta Based on information provided above and in the Scope of Work, provide the costs required to successfully meet the RFP requirement: COSTSBASE SYSTEM Websrte Development - Front -End, Backend, Migration & Make Live 519,999.42 519,99942 Training - remote option 5800.00 5800.00 Integration of QurckBlu - one time charge 53,500 00 TBD By client Total Cost - Stage 1 WebDevelopment $20,799.42 Ancilliary Charges Hosting - Digital Ocean with Vercel Front -End 54,600.00 54,830.00 55,071.50 55,325.08 55,591.33 Optional - OnSite Training optro 51,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 50.00 $0.00 50.00 Total 51,500.00 $4.600.00 $4.830.00 55,071.50 55,325.08 $5,591.33 Maintenance and Accessibility One Time Year I Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 NeuroAl - Accessibility (ADA) Al tool 50.00 54,320.00 a $4.449,60 a 54,583.09 • 54,720.58 a 54,962.20 DynaCore Maintenance Program $0.00 $3,500.00 53,605.00 $3,713.15 $3,824.54 $3,939.28 Bank Of Hours - 6 hours per month, 72 hours annual ly 50.00 55,760.00 55,932.80 56.110.78 56,294 11 56,482,93 QurckBlu Merchant Services - Annual Access Fee 50.00 5300.00 5300.00 5325.00 5325 00 5350.00 Total 50.00 $13,980.00 $14,297.40 $14,732.02 $15,164.23 $15,294.41 IProiect Costs Summa Core Project - Website Build $20,799.42 Hosting, CMS Maintenance & Hosting, CMS Maintenance. Training - Ongoing Support - Year 1 NeuroAl & Ongoing Support -Year 1 Remote $13,860.00 $18,180.00 ------ Hosting. CMS Maintenance & Hosting.CMS Maintenance,NeuroAl Training - Ongoing Support - 3 Years & Ongoing Support -3 Years Onsite to cc ldThe City of La Quinta Organization Chart Project Proposed Management Structure • Graphics Development Amtan Saffari 8trabplo Project Lead _ -. w C mp I Creative Director O M N Ca bA i O a- J U 0 O ^L I..L 70 co w CQ }r C0 Moe Kmalladeh Full Stack Senior Developer Mukrie ID-Khetib Full Stack Junior Developer Ivan Ostovk -aeniur B—k G,J Drvrfuprr Eric Pelletier Senior LLM Engineer 11 iq • CdentSuccess r • Administrative Aacewd $Aanegement Support Account K-4nagamont Subcontracting Services Btu Creative Digital Technologies does not engage in subcontracting for any portion of the services requested under this RFP. We are committed to maintaining direct oversight and control of all aspects of project delivery to ensure the highest standards of quality, data security, and performance. By managing the entire scope internally —spanning design, development, compliance, hosting, and support —we provide the City with consistent accountability, transparent communication, and full assurance that all personnel are trained in accessibility, cybersecurity, and municipal web governance best practices. This approach reflects our belief that public -sector digital projects demand not only technical excellence but also institutional trust and continuity. Disclosures Btu Creative Digital Technologies affirms that there have been no alleged significant prior or ongoing agreement failures, nor any civil or criminal litigation or investigations —pending or concluded —in which the company has been judged guilty or liable within the past five (5) years. We confirm that there is no negative history to disclose. Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements Btu Creative Digital Technologies confirms that it currently holds all core insurance coverages required under Exhibits E and F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services. As outlined in the attached certificate (Policy No. 364-6500, issued by Intact Assurance), our insurance portfolio includes: • Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 general aggregate / $1,000,000 per occurrence • Non -Owned Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 • Tenant's Legal Liability: $500,000 • Pollution Liability Extension and Medical Payments • Errors and Omissions Liability: $2,000,000 per event and $2,000,000 annual aggregate • Cyber Liability: $2,000,000 per year Should we be selected, we will ensure these coverages remain active and that the necessary endorsements, including additional insured and waiver of subrogation clauses, are provided as stipulated by the City. We have attached our Certificate of Liability Insurance in our Annexes section. Waiver of Subrogation Btu Creative Digital Technologies acknowledges the City of La Quinta's requirement for a waiver of subrogation as outlined in Exhibits E and F of the Agreement for Contract Services. Upon contract award, we will notify our insurance provider and formally request the issuance of a waiver of subrogation endorsement, applicable exclusively to the City of La Quinta and specific to this 191Page project. This waiver will be applied to the required policies, including Workers' Compensation and General Liability coverage, in accordance with the City's specifications. We are committed to ensuring full compliance with all insurance and indemnification terms prior to commencement of any work. Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement ATTACHMENT 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the propoea: Luis Antonio Diaz (name) hereby acknowledge and confimn that Blu Creative Digital Technologies (name of company) has reviewed the City's indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1). and declare that insurance certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded lam CEO (Title) of Blu Creative Digital Technologies (Company) Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) It $1,000.000 (per occurrence). S2.000,000 (general aggregate) Must include the following endorsements: General Liability Additional Insured General Liability Primary and Noncontributory Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001) S 1,000.000 (per accident) Personal Auto Declaration Page (if applicable) Cyber Liability S1,000.000 (per occurrence) $2,000.000(general aggregate) Worker s Compensation (per statutory requirements) Must include the following endorsement: Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor (if applicable) 201Page Non -Collusion Affidavit NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Luis Antonio Diaz ATTACHMENT 3 (name) hereby declare as follows am CEO of Blu Creative Digital Technologies. (True) (Company) the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person. partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation, that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham, that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing, that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead. profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement, that all statements contained in the proposal are true, and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof. or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid. and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization. proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal I declare under penalty of pe un a laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct Proposer Signature Proposer Name Luis Antonio Diaz Proposer Title CEO Company Name Blu Creative Digital Technologies Address 3191 Coral Way. Suite 404-A, Miami, Florida, 33129 211Page Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda ATTACHMENT 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal. If no addenda has been issued. mark 'N/A- under Addendum No. indicating Not Applicable and sign ADDENDUM NO. I SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT No Addenda received. I Not pnvy of any addenda. even after calling office and email for this information 221Page WBI C R E A T I V E Based on information provided above and in the Scope of Work, provide the costs required to successfully meet the RFP requirements. Website Development - Front -End, Backend, Migration & Make Live Training - remote option Integration of QuickBlu - one time charge Ancilliary Charges PROPOSAL COSTS FORM City of La Quinta $19,999.42 $19,999.42 $800.00 $800.00 $3,500.00 TBD By client Total Cost - Stage 1 WebDevelopment $20,799.42 Hosting - Digital Ocean with Vercel Front -End $4,600.00 $4,830.00 $5,071.50 $5,325.08 $5,591.33 Optional - Onsite Training optio $1,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $1,500.00 $4,600.00 $4,830.00 $5,071.50 $5,325.08 $5,591.33 NeuroAl - Accessibility (ADA) Al tool $0.00 $4,320.00 $4,449.60 $4,583.09 $4,720.58 $4,862.20 DynaCore Maintenance Program $0.00 $3,500.00 $3,605.00 $3,713.15 $3,824.54 $3,939.28 Bank Of Hours - 6 hours per month, 72 hours annually $0.00 $5,760.00 $5,932.80 $6,110.78 $6,294.11 $6,482.93 QuickBlu Merchant Services - Annual Access Fee $0.00 $300.00 $300.00 $325.00 $325.00 $350.00 Total $0.00 $13,880.00 $14,287.40 $14,732.02 $15,164.23 $15,284.41 Project Costs Summary Core Project - Website Build Hosting, CMS Maintenance & Hosting, CMS Maintenance, Training - Ongoing Support - Year 1 NeuroAl & Ongoing Support -Year 1 Remote $20,799.42 $13,860.00 $18,180.00 $800.00 Hosting, CMS Maintenance & Hosting,CMS Maintenance,NeuroAl Training - Ongoing Support - 3 Years & Ongoing Support -3 Years Onsite $43,123.23 $56,475.92 $2,300.00 ta QaiKra F-11ar_N:IM14LIkWIA INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, Luis Antonio Diaz Blu Creative Digital Technologies (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that (name of company) has reviewed the City's indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1); and declare that insurance certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded. lam CEO (Title) of Blu Creative Digital Technologies (Company) Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) $1,000,000 (per occurrence); $2,000,000 (general aggregate) Must include the following endorsements: General Liability Additional Insured General Liability Primary and Noncontributory Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001) $1,000,000 (per accident) Personal Auto Declaration Page (if applicable) Cyber Liability $1,000,000 (per occurrence) $2,000,000(general aggregate) Worker's Compensation (per statutory requirements) Must include the following endorsement: Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor (if applicable) Page of 11 r, NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Luis Antonio Diaz lam CEO (Title) ATTACHMENT 3 (name) hereby declare as follows: of Blu Creative Digital Technologies, (Company) the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. I declare under penalty of correct. Proposer Signature: Proposer Name: Proposer Title: CEO Company Name: Address: un e laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and Luis Antonio Diaz Blu Creative Digital Technologies 3191 Coral Way, Suite 404-A, Miami, Florida, 33129 Page 10 of 11 ItaQ�r�, ATTACHMENT 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal; If no addenda has been issued, mark "N/A" under Addendum No. indicating Not Applicable and sign ADDENDUM NO. I SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT Page 11 of 11 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) WEBSITE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES RFP #03172025 Annexes Section City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Attention: Marcie Graham, Marketing Manager MGraham@LaQuintaCA.gov Due: April 25, 2025 TIME: 5:00 p.m. (PDT) Btu C R E A T I V E Blu Creative Digital Technologies 1-855-937-3726 rfp@blucreative.dev 3191 Coral Way, Suite 404-A Miami, Florida 33145, USA Table of Contents ProjectFeatures List.................................................................................................................... 3 DynaCoreFeatures List............................................................................................................... 7 QuickBlu Municipal Payment Gateway......................................................................................... 12 Decentralized Architecture System Diagram............................................................................ 15 Service Request Table for Aftermarket Support........................................................................... 16 Visualization — What to Expect when working on your UI/UX with Blu Creative ......................... 17 Certificate of Liability Insurance................................................................................................... 21 DynaCore vs. Drupal and Word Press: CMS Comparison Overview .............................................. 22 DynaCorevs. Drupal.................................................................................................................. 22 DynaCore vs. WorclPress........................................................................................................... 25 Letter of Reference: City of Pointe-Claire..................................................................................... 27 Letter of Reference: Township of Perry......................................................................................... 28 Letter of Reference: The Jewish Public Library............................................................................. 30 Letter of Reference: Catholic School Board CSC Mon Avenir....................................................... 31 Letter of Recognition: Finalist for SMB of the Year....................................................................... 33 CAMSC Minority Status Business Certificate................................................................................ 34 DynaCore Maintenance Program — Scope of Services.................................................................. 35 Bank of Hours Support and Maintenance — Scope of Services ..................................................... 36 NeuroAl......................................................................................................................................... 37 Case Study — Scalable, Accessible Front -End Design for Ontario's Largest French -Language SchoolBoard................................................................................................................................. 54 Case Study — Enhancing the Front -End Experience for the City of Pointe -Claire ......................... 58 Case Study — Township of Perry.................................................................................................... 62 Who is Blu Creative — Corporate Presentation............................................................................. 66 Project Features List In this section, we respond to the table of Feature Requirements presented in your RFR Required Features / Offered Comments Service The calendar feature can be fed from the Google or Microsoft Event calendar Yes Calendar features. The integrability features come "out of the box', however, they require customization to integrate with the specific calendar. Based on the decentralized architecture structure, we can create standalone landing pages, subsites and dependant Subsipages, e Creation and based on the objective to be met. These can all be Yes managed centrally through one dashboard. Granular Mana Management permissions provide your administrative team the ability to provide access only to specific pages, entire subsites or just sections to members of your team (for security purposes). Easy to edit content on Your administrative team can add/delete/modify staff and website. Yes departments through an easy to use Visual Editor tool and a WYSIWYG editor. The platform has a Media Library. A Document Management Compatible large file transfer System is a customization, which is provided through E3, an Yes AWS integration, which connects large size files to storage for system convenient retrieval. Storage has options including AWS CDN or an extend block storage on the server. Easy Search/Archive Centre This feature is available out of the box through the proper set Searchable solution for live up of tags. For specific document managers that you may want or archived content, Yes to integrate, the search feature must be permitted in the API documents, and news functions updates Newsletter Signup & Management DynaCore can publish newsletters with automated features like Online publishing of news future posting date and scheduled unpublishing. Signup for and newsletters, updates newsletters is handled through your preferred V party with email subscription Yes integration tool DynaCore has already in the past been capability. integrated with MailChimp, but can be integrated with other Ability to subscribe to email tools with robust API's like Constant Contact individual pages. Required Features / Service Offered Comments Emergency Alerts & Notifications Front page solution for emergency notification Yes This feature is available and customizable out of the box. updates, and the ability to share via social media. Ability to add banner/box when page home page is opened DynaCore has a module we can customize for E-Commerce. This allows your administration to sell merchandise. E-commerce Capabilities for If your desire is to provide a way for residents to get permits and Online Merchandise pay taxes, this can also be done through one of our custom made purchases, Sponsorship Yes form and permitting modules. payments, license payments This module allows for permits, dog licenses, tax and fine and advertising payments. payments. This tool can be integrated to QuickBlu, our payment processing tool that allows residents to pay via Credit Card, ACH or Pre - authorized debits from most banks. Based on our hosting service, we can provide an SSL certificate Security Integration free of charge for the first year. We can also integrate an SSL SSL encryption and Domain Yes certificate of your choosing. Our servers can receive domain name capability assignment through IP or domain forwarding for all your main and subsites to be managed by DynaCore Analytics and Reporting Based on the availability of Google Tags and Analytics, we can Integration of Yes provide analytics of your site directly on your administrative comprehensive analytics dashboard. This feature is "out of the box' and requires customization based on the type of Google account provided. Based on the decentralized architecture, the front-end is developed through React, which provides a strong capability for Mobile Browsing & Yes responsive and accessible design. Moreover, the decentralized Responsive Design architecture allows for the potential for future scalability which includes the capability of developing a mobile app for the Township through React Native mobile application stack. Online Forms, Forms, DynaCore's robust NextJS core allows us to set up form flows. publishing, and Yes with When DynaCore is integrated with an email server like Mandrill tracking with email Customizati (from Mailchimp) or one of our mailservers, we can issue email forwarding capability notifications and delivery of forms to specified email accounts. on These email accounts can be specified based on the flow and department targeted by the specific form. Required Features / Service Offered Comments The media manager provides a robust mechanism for your administrative team to add media, including pictures, videos and audio to sections of your website. It also provides the scalability to allow DynaCore to Yes connect to a Digital Asset Manager (DAAM) if your Media Manager demand for multimedia assets exceeds the server and Content Delivery Network (CDN) capabilities. The DAAM would be connected to AWS or Cloudflare and deliver through a CDN. DynaCore can deliver to its React Front -End different Social Media Interface Yes social media plugins that allow the site to show social Facebook, X and Linkedln. media posts. Site Map Yes DynaCore can generate automated sitemaps to allow for search engine scanners to plot the site. SEO Optimization Each page has SEO features that allow your content Easily discoverable by search Yes creators to add/edit SEO for each page, to optimize engines onsite SEO DynaCore manages multilanguage through 2 formats: automated and manual. The automated feature Support creation and integrates Google Translate to allow for a full management of content in Yes translation of the site. DynaCore also provides the different languages manual approach to multilanguage management. This allows your content creators to create content pages and then create its equal page in the second language. Feedback and Reporting Tool This tool is a reporting tool that would have to be Tool for residents to provide Yes with customized to meet your flow requirements. Similar to feedback and report issues Customizati Forms, this tool would allow the comments of your directly to the City on residents to be forwarded internally and then after via email to the appropriate staff member/department. News/Blog Section dedicated DynaCore allows us to post content and identify it as section for news or as a blog post. This allows your site the Township news and blog Yes flexibility of posting blog posts in a different section than news articles that may have a different level of posts importance to your community. Required Features / Service Offered Comments Our developers are AODA and WCAG compliant front- end and graphic developers. Combined with our design of DynaCore's admin dashboard as the first "accessible - first" CMS, your site would comply with Accessibility Accessibility and Compliance standards of the AODA and WCAG both in the front end Comply with Web Content Yes and the administrative dashboard, something not Accessibility Guidelines and possible through Word Press or Drupal. The site would AODA be AODA compliant at launch through our testing protocol that involves both manual and automated testing. After launch, we have proposed our award - winning NeuroAl web accessibility tool, that ensures ongoing, daily compliance of your website. DynaCore comes with identity management protocols Authentication Protocols and Yes including MFA right out of the box. We can integrate Digital Security the Microsoft Entra Identity Management protocol upon request. DynaCore Features List The following is our own internal list of features that DynaCore has. As this is our CMS, based on the Strapi Open -Source CMS, this list is always growing and expanding based on modules delivered by Blu Creative. At the present time, this is the features list for DynaCore. Content Management Category Feature Description Content Management Flexible Content Modeling Create structured content types using an intuitive UI Content Management Dynamic API Generation Instantly generates REST and GraphQL APIs Content Management Rich Text Editor Integrated WYSIWYG editor for formatting content Content Management Media Library Upload, manage, and optimize images, videos, and other assets Content Management Multi -language Support Manage content in multiple languages (e.g., English & French) Content Management Custom Components Create reusable content structures (e.g., testimonials, galleries) Content Management Dynamic Zones Nest multiple components within flexible layouts for advanced structuring Content Management Markdown & Code Block Support Support for technical writing with Markdown and syntax highlighting Content Management Content Versioning Maintain history logs, rollback features, and compare versions User & Role Management Category Feature Description User & Role Management Role -Based Access Control (RBAC) Assign user roles (Admin, Editor, Contributor) User & Role Management Custom Permissions Fine-tune access levels for content editing and publishing User & Role Management User Authentication & SSO Integration Supports JWT, OAuth, and third -party authentication providers User & Role Management Audit Logs Track content changes and user actions User & Role Management Custom Authentication Providers Supports Google, Facebook, Twitter, and enterprise SAML providers User & Role Management User Invitation System Admins can invite users via email with role -based onboarding User & Role Management Two -Factor Authentication (2FA) Can be implemented via plugins for enhanced security API & Integration Category Feature Description API & Integration REST & GraphQL APIs Supports both REST & GraphQL for seamless data consumption API & Integration Third -Party Integration Connects with CRM, ERP, and municipal tools API & Integration Webhook Support Automate workflows by triggering events in other systems API & Integration Payment Gateway Integration Can be connected to QuickBlu or Stripe API & Integration E-Commerce Integration Enables secure online transactions for services API & Integration WebSocket Integration Enables real-time features like notifications API & Integration Rate Limiting & API Throttling Prevents API abuse with request limits API & Integration Custom GraphQL Resolvers Modify or extend default Strapi GraphQL schema API & Integration API Token Management Generate, expire, and manage API tokens Performance & Scalability Category Feature Description Performance & Scalability Headless Architecture Decoupled front-end allows use with React, NextJS, Vue Performance & Scalability CDN & Cloud Storage Support Supports AWS, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudinary Performance & Scalability Scalability Can handle high traffic and complex content structures Performance & Scalability Caching Support Reduce server load with API response caching Performance & Scalability Horizontal Scaling Deploy across multiple servers for distributed workloads Performance & Scalability Load Balancing Support Works with AWS Load Balancer, Nginx, and HAProxy Performance & Scalability Database Optimization Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB with indexing Security & Compliance Category Feature Description Security & Compliance AODA & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Supports accessibility audits and monitoring tools (e.g., NeuroAl) Security & Compliance Role -Based Permissions Secure content access based on user roles Security & Compliance Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance Data encryption and GDPR-compliant privacy tools Security & Compliance Backup & Disaster Recovery Automated backup solutions with redundancy Security & Compliance Secure CORS Policy Management Manage cross -origin resource sharing configurations Security & Compliance Auto-Sanitization for Inputs Prevents SQL injection and XSS attacks Security & Compliance JWT Refresh Tokens Secure session management with refresh tokens Advanced Customization Category Feature Description Advanced Customization Hook System for Middleware Customize request handling with pre-processing middleware Advanced Customization Plugin Development SDK Extend Strapi with custom-built plugins Advanced Customization Database ORM Customization Modify underlying database structure via Knex.js Advanced Customization Multi -Tenant CMS Support Manage multiple sites from one Strapi instance Advanced Customization Granular Permissions at Field -Level Control access at the field level Advanced Customization Custom Workflows Define publishing workflows for municipal approvals Advanced Customization Multi -instance Setup Run different API versions simultaneously SEO & Analytics Category Feature Description SEO & Analytics SEO Plugin Manage metadata, open graph tags, and structured data SEO & Analytics Google Analytics & Tag Manager Support Track visitor interactions SEO & Analytics Search Optimization Implement Elasticsearch or MeiliSearch for advanced search SEO & Analytics Sitemap Generator Automates sitemap creation for search engines Workflow & Automation Category Feature Description Workflow & Automation AI -Powered Content Suggestions Al engines suggest SEO-friendly improvements Workflow & Automation Content Moderation Queue Requires admin approval before publishing Workflow & Automation Auto -Tagging & Categorization Uses NLP to categorize content based on context Workflow & Automation Automated Metadata Generation Dynamically generate titles, descriptions, and alt texts E-Governance Category Feature Description E-Governance & Municipal Features Automated FOIA Requests Management Streamline government information requests E-Governance & Municipal Features Citizen Dashboard Allows residents to track requests, reports, and submissions. This feature is a module that does require customization E-Governance & Municipal Features Custom Taxonomy for Legislation & Policies Structure laws, bylaws, and regulations effectively E-Governance & Municipal Features Emergency Notifications Broadcast important alerts via API integration. Text message dissemination possible based on integrations. E-Governance & Municipal Features Municipal Forms & Services Automate and manage municipal service requests Quick6lu Municipal Payment Gateway A Secure, Flexible Online Payment System for the City of La Quinta As part of Blu Creative's proposed solution, we offer the integration of Quick6lu, a secure, cloud -based municipal payment processing gateway engineered to support accessible and scalable financial service delivery across La Quinta's digital platforms. Key Capabilities Quick6lu supports compliant, real-time transaction processing for: • Online municipal permits and applications • Business license and tax payments • Recreation and event registrations • Parking fines, code enforcement, and citations • Community donations and sponsorship fees • Online retail or fundraising initiatives This aligns with the City's goals of delivering a resident -centric website with modern transactional capabilities. Supported Payment Types Quick6lu enables a broad array of secure U.S.-based payment options, including: • Credit and Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard) • ACH / Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) • Pre -Authorized Debit (PAD) • Direct deposit for payroll or vendor payments All transactions are PCI-DSS compliant and protected by TLS 1.3 encryption, MFA, and full user role segmentation. CMS & System Integration Quick6lu is built for modular integration with DynaCore, Blu Creative's proposed open -source, accessible -first CMS. Through RESTful APIs, Quick6lu also connects seamlessly with: • CRM platforms • ERP and finance systems • Third -party archive portals (e.g., Laserfiche) • Custom municipal dashboards This meets La Quinta's requirement for an adaptable and scalable CMS with interoperability across city departments. Security & Compliance • Data residency on U.S.-based servers (California), with optional failover in Arizona • Audit -ready transaction logging and reconciliation reporting (PDF/CSV) • Role -based access control for city staff and external auditors • No personal payment data is stored in the front end or CMS environment • Optional support for Cyber Liability insurance compliance and waiver of subrogation Key Features • Recurring billing and installment payment support • QuickBlu Wallet for internal fund transfers • Configurable user access by department • Real-time payment tracking dashboards • Built-in fraud monitoring & chargeback alerts Use Cases for the City of La Quinta • Online payments for recreation permits and events • Community donation pages with instant receipting • Vendor and part-time staff payouts (via direct deposit) • Future use in business portal subsites or economic development programs Limitations While QuickBlu enables streamlined payments, EFT and ACH transactions follow standard U.S. banking delays (1-3 business days). Custom API integrations may require minimal configuration during implementation. Summary of Benefits QuickBlu offers the City of La Quinta: • A secure, flexible, and fully compliant online payment solution • Seamless integration with the DynaCore CMS and municipal tools • A user-friendly and mobile -optimized experience for residents • Transparent fee structure and compatibility with U.S. financial systems • A system tailored to enhance digital service delivery without reliance on proprietary vendor lock -in Sample Transaction Fees Credit Cards: • Merchant Fee: 2.9% + $0.20 • Chargeback Fee: $15 ACH / EFT: Preauthorized Debit (PAD): $1.25/transaction EFT: $1.25/transaction Chargeback Fee: $15 Account Maintenance: • Monthly Access Fee: $25 Decentralized Architecture System Diagram DIAGRAM OF OUR DECENTRALIZED ARCHITECURE SYSTEM DYNACORE CMS AND A REACT FRONT-END. OFMONSTRATING HOW CMS FuNCTIONS, AND HOW THE FRONT FNO INTEGRATES 3RD PARTY FEATURES IN ONE SITE. - - - - - - - - - - - - -) 1 Frontend intergation REACT FRONT END AQ\, . • SERVER: VERCEL pane PUBLIC WEBSITE AA1••.. 1 I I ' � 1 I ' I SERVER:CLOUDWAYS � Q 1 1st g 8 B PLUGIN DYNACORE E-COMMERCE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROCESSES CONTENT, MERCHANT SERVICES i CONTENT BUCKETS FOR CONNECTED 5FRVICFS, IMAGES AND OTHER CONTENT i Service Request Table for Aftermarket Support Service Request Description Response Resolution Communication Type Time Time Protocol Emergency Critical issues Within 1 Within 4 Immediate notification Request impacting site hour hours via phone and email; availability, security, or updates every 30 data integrity. minutes until Examples: server resolution. down, data breach, security vulnerabilities. High Priority Issues significantly Within 2 Within 8 Notification via email Request impacting user hours hours with status updates experience or every 2 hours until functionality, but the resolution. site remains accessible. Examples: broken main features, significant UI issues. Medium Priority Functional issues that Within 4 Within 24 Notification via email Request impact specific hours hours with periodic updates sections or features during business but do not affect hours. overall site accessibility. Examples: content errors, minor layout issues. Regular Request Routine maintenance, Within 24 Within 3 Confirmation via email minor updates, or hours business with estimated requests that do not days resolution time and impact critical updates upon functionality. completion. Examples: content updates, minor design changes. BIG Creative identifies its primary mission to ensure that the development of your new site is as efficient as possible on your resources. For this reason, we have developed a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) optimized to ensure that knowledge transfer takes place efficiently and that our deliverables are presented in an easy to follow, clear and planned statement of work so that benchmarks are met and are satisfied through most customer approval processes. This is one of the most important stages of the entire project. At this stage, we ensure that objectives are well defined so that a final statement of work can be created to meet all project requirements. This step requires a lot of meetings between BIG Creative and your staff, as proper direction and knowledge transfer is essential for us to establish the right delivery roadmap. What to expect at this stage? Appropriate extensions to meet specific At this stage, a few meetings of around 1.5-2 hours each project needs will be held so that you can better understand the finer details that are usually missing in formal tenders. During Understand who to report certain aspects of these meetings, we hope to be able to dialogue with the the project to, as well as who the resources project stakeholders, to be able to define important for this project are aspects such as... Dissect any existing issues that may not have This step will also allow your team to meet the BIG been fully addressed in the details of the RFP Creative team and learn how our reporting tools will work for your project. Understand all custom delivery criteria At the end of our initial stage, our team will develop the final statement of work, which will define the final objectives of your project, as identified during the onboarding phase. At this point, any major discrepancies from the original proposal will be highlighted and any pricing adjustments based on these discrepancies will be provided. What to expect at this stage? At this point, our team will develop the final roadmap, which includes a list of deliverables, as well as expected delivery benchmarks. Other items that will be provided are: 00o Responsibility charter: who can the BIG Creative team rely on on the client's side to keep the project on track and on schedule. An example of the deployment process. A suggested list of extensions, plugin requirements, and any thirdparty or custom tools needed to meet the final needs of this project. A preliminary site plan, in order to correctly map sections, pages, etc. Your website begins with a thorough, initial discovery process. Through interviews and surveys, we develop a series of deliverables that allow us to work efficiently throughout production. S Bli.i After acceptance of the previous step, the Blu Creative team will begin by creating the CORE requirements specific I to your project. As noted in your Request for Proposals, the main developments for the launch of this project are... Wireframe Development Development of Style Guide What to expect at this stage? At this stage, our UI/UX specialists and approved graphic designers will provide 2 deliverables. More specifically, your team will be able to better understand the customer journey offered on your website through the development of a wireframe that will indicate the location of key elements such as graphics, text, lead generators and calls to action. Hero section Features Example of a wireframe design similar to the one that will be generated for your site Color Palette #1C2254 #3366FF #69BCFF #3F3F3F Iconography ® O o00 �T A Slider Press to move Typography Aa Cerebri Buttons Primary Button Medium Semibold Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Secondary Button Terciary Button Contact Us Contact Us Contact Us Contact Us The development of a style guide which will be applied to the prototype and the entire design of your site will also be ensured. This style guide will determine details like fonts, icons, image placement, logos, etc. S Bli.i At this stage, the Blu Creative team will develop a fully interactive prototype, built on Fig ma, to allow your project stakeholders to visually see how the main sections of your site will be designed and linked together. Through the creation of this prototype, our team's goal is to best manage expectations for how the site will be delivered visually and to facilitate corrections and adjustments without having to spend a lot of time editing at the site level coding. What to expect at this stage? At this point, you will receive links to our private and professional Figma account, where you will be able to view the site designs first-hand. Stakeholders will also be able to navigate the prototype, similar to how users will navigate the site when the website is live. It will allow you to better understand how graphic elements are applied, how the site flows, how sections and pages are connected. It will also show, from a technical perspective, how the site will be offered to users on different devices, including desktops, tablets and mobile phones. Welcome Login • • Take the next step Our Services services 0 services Product Details A'-. .--k Ah More like this... MEN About Us Our Values r- services S Bli.i At this stage, the Blu Creative team of custom coders will build the back -end of your site and, together with our front-end developers, add the chosen and approved design to the site. What to expect at this stage? This is the least visual step of the entire project. Since most of the work at this stage is done "behind the scenes", update meetings will be scheduled to provide updates that will highlight progress and challenges encountered in maintaining your teams clear up to date. 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Gee a %� W DynaCore vs. Drupal and WordPress: CMS Comparison Overview DynaCore is an API -first, headless CMS developed on the open -source Strapi framework with a Next.js front end. It offers a modern, scalable, and accessible alternative to traditional monolithic platforms like Drupal and WordPress. Built for flexibility, security, and performance, DynaCore minimizes legacy CMS challenges such as plugin dependency, bloated codebases, and limited front-end control. This comparison outlines how DynaCore outperforms both Drupal and WordPress across key areas such as scalability, integration, user experience, accessibility, and security. DynaCore vs. Drupal Hosting & Infrastructure DynaCore can be hosted on any server that meets minimum technical requirements. It is typically deployed using: • DigitalOcean for backend hosting • Vercel for front-end delivery • Cloudflare for DDoS protection and CDN distribution • Fully SOC2-compliant infrastructure, with Canadian data residency support via Equinix data centers in Toronto Scalability Feature DynaCore Drupal • Why It Matters: Architecture Headless, API -first Monolithic Modular design allows faster updates and better performance. • Performance Next.js SSR for fast load times Slows with heavy content/plugins React - based delivery handles high traffic with better efficiency. • Cloud -Native Built for serverless environments Requires manual scaling Enables automatic optimization without downtime. • Plugin Dependencies Minimal built-in functionality Heavy reliance on third -party modules Reduces maintenance, conflicts, and attack surfaces. • Security & Updates Continuous patches, microservices Requires frequent manual updates Improves long-term reliability and lowers risk. API Capabilities Feature DynaCore Drupal • Why It Matters API -First Design Core feature, built from the ground up Secondary feature (via add-ons) Easier to integrate with third -party systems. • Integration with External Tools Native support for REST and GraphQL Apis Requires manual configuration Faster development and easier system compatibility. • Microservices Support Built for external CRMs, auth tools Limited built-in options Enables modular scaling without core CMS rework. • Mobile App Compatibility Instant content availability via Apis Requires custom API development Ideal for multi -platform experiences. Graphic Capabilities: Bootstrap vs. React Feature DynaCore Drupal • Why It Matters UI Framework React -based interface Bootstrap theming React enables more interactive, dynamic user experiences. • Customization Unlimited via React components Limited to Bootstrap templates Enables fully tailored front-end design. • Performance Optimization Lazy -loading, caching, prefetching Cache limited to internal settings Faster load times and better resource use. • Interactive Content Supports animations, fluid components Requires additional scripting/plugins Enhances engagement and accessibility. Accessibility Feature DynaCore Drupal • Why It Matters Admin Dashboard Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA compliant out of the box Requires third -party modules or manual setup Inclusive admin experience without custom work. • Screen Reader Optimization Fully optimized Fully optimized Equal baseline support. • Keyboard Navigation Native support for keyboard shortcuts Requires manual configuration improves usability for all user types. • Neurodiverse User Tools Includes NeuroAl integration for custom user adjustments No built-in tools Allows personalization (contrast, font, layout) for broader accessibility. Security Features Feature DynaCore Drupal • Why It Matters Cloudflare & CDN Support Fully compatible with Cloudflare, AWS Shield Requires setup Enhances security and performance automatically. • Bot Attack Prevention Less reliant on plugins = smaller attack surface Vulnerable via plugin ecosystem Decreases exposure to automated attacks. • Plugin Dependencies Minimal by design High Reduces need for constant patching and review. • CMS Longevity Lightweight, API -first = better performance over time Can become bloated with use Lowers future maintenance costs. • Load Balancing Built-in, via front-end/back-end decoupling Requires manual setup Automatic performance scaling with no added costs. Technology & Community Feature DynaCore Drupal • Why It Matters Base Platform Built on Strapi, open -source Community -built, foundation- IedStrapi + Next.js leverages modern dev community tools. • Certification Model Skills -based, open to React/Next.js developers Tiered access based on donations to Drupal Foundation DynaCore prioritizes merit -based implementation experience. • Developer Availability Wide availability of React/Next.js talent Shrinking pool of qualified Drupal developers Easier staffing and longer tech lifecycle. • Vendor Lock -In None — open -source and standards -based High — fewer external devs available Encourages CMS longevity and third -party support flexibility. DynaCore vs. WordPress DynaCore is an API -first, headless CMS built on the open -source Strapi framework with a Next.js front end. It offers a modern, modular, and secure alternative to legacy platforms like WordPress, which rely on a monolithic structure and plugin-heavy architecture. This comparison outlines how DynaCore outperforms WordPress across critical areas such as scalability, security, performance, customization, and accessibility. Hosting & Infrastructure Feature DynaCore WordPress • Why It Matters Hosting Model Digital Ocean + Vercel + Cloudflare Flexible, host - dependent DynaCore provides modern, scalable cloud -based hosting with built-in CDN and security. • ComplianceSOC2, Canadian Data Residency Depends on host Ensures legal and jurisdictional compliance. Scalability Feature DynaCore WordPress • Why It Matters Architecture Headless, API -first Monolithic Supports modular growth and better performance. • Performance Next.js SSR Plugin-heavy architecture Faster load times and stability. • Cloud -Native Yes Manual optimization required Built for reliability and serverless scaling. • Plugin Dependencies Minimal High Lower maintenance and fewer conflicts. • Security & Updates Continuous deployment Frequent manual updates Automated patching and lower risk. API Capabilities Feature DynaCore WordPress • Why It Matters API -First Design Native REST & Graph QL Apis REST + plugin-based Graph QL Better and faster third -party integration. • Integration Support Built-in Plugin-reliant Faster, more stable implementation. • Mobile App Compatibility Optimized Custom APIs required Better mobile delivery and flexibility. Front -End Capabilities Feature DynaCore WordPress • Why It Matters Framework React + Next.Js PHP + ThemesSupports modern, dynamic Uls. • Customization Unlimited Limited to theme structure Greater design freedom. • Performance Optimization Built-in SSR, caching via plugins More efficient speed tuning. Interactive Content Component -based, animated short codes or JS plugins Enhanced engagement options. Accessibility Feature DynaCore Word Press • Why It Matters Admin Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA compliant Plugin-based Built-in compliance and ease of use. • Neurodiverse Tools Includes NeuroAl Not Available Supports diverse user needs. • Keyboard Navigation & Screen Readers Fully supported Partial support More inclusive experience. Security Features Feature DynaCore Word Press • Why It Matters CDN & DDoS Protection Cloudflare-ready Plugin/host-dependent better protection with less setup. • Plugin Attack Surface Low High Reduced risk of exploitation. • CMS Longevity Lightweight Can bloat Sustainable performance. Load Balancing Built-in Manual Setup Cost-efficient scaling. Developer Ecosystem & Flexibility Feature DynaCore Word Press • Why It Matters Stack JavaScript (React/Next.js) PHP Modern tooling and broader dev base. Open Source Strapi (MIT)GPL Encourages innovation and transparency. • Vendor Lock -In Non -Possible with plugins/themes Long-term independence and control. This structured comparison demonstrates why DynaCore is a modern, flexible, and future - proof alternative to both Drupal and WordPress—particularly for organizations seeking performance, security, accessibility, and open -source scalability in a compliant web environment. Pointe Claire Pointe -Claire, February 14, 2025 Subject: Recommendation for Blu Creative To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to write this letter in recommendation of Blu Creative, a vendor with whom we have had the pleasure of working for an extended period. They took charge of managing our website during a critical phase characterized by several underlying issues due to previous mismanagement and technological obsolescence. Blu Creative's intervention was marked by their exceptional responsiveness and daily support that significantly improved our website's functionality. They were quick to address our requests, offered expert advice, and provided solutions that were both efficient and effective. Their technical support team excelled in resolving issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to our operations. Moreover, Blu Creative demonstrated a deep understanding of our unique requirements. They were adept at guiding us through the process of developing customized solutions that adhered to our budgetary and time constraints. Their unwavering availability and commitment to our needs have been instrumental in enhancing our online presence and improving our digital experience. While working with Blu Creative, we faced challenges associated with our website's reliance on outdated technologies. These limitations sometimes required adjusting their initial proposals or implementing workaround solutions. Despite these obstacles, Blu Creative proved to be proactive and flexible, consistently delivering solutions that not only met but often surpassed our expectations by accommodating the existing technological constraints. In conclusion, our collaboration with Blu Creative has been highly beneficial, helping us to overcome initial setbacks and achieve a dependable and effective digital presence. I confidently recommend Blu Creative as a reliable partner for managing and enhancing digital platforms. Sincerely, Benjamin Blanc-Avdjian Communications agent 514-630-1300, ext. 1566 beniamin.blanc()pointe-claire.ca City of Pointe -Claire — 451 Saint-Jean Boulevard, Pointe -Claire QC H9R 3J3 Township of Perry 1695 Emsdale Road, Emsdale, ON POA 1JO February 25, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, Subject: Letter of Reference for Blu Creative PHONE: (705)636-5941 FAX:(705)636-5759 www.townshipofperry.ca I am pleased to provide this letter of reference for Blu Creative Digital Technologies, in recognition of their work on the Township of Perry's website redesign and ongoing support services. Blia Creative was engaged to design, develop, and provide on -demand support for a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website that reflects our municipality's commitment to efficiency, community engagement, and compliance with accessibility standards such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). From the outset, their team demonstrated an understanding of our needs, delivering a customized WordPress website that seamlessly integrates essential community services while ensuring a high level of accessibility. Key aspects of BIu Creative's contributions include: Custom Website Development: The new website features a responsive and intuitive design, making it easy for residents to access vital services and information across all devices. WCAG Accessibility Compliance: Their adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA standards in the design of our site, as well as the integration of their proprietary NeuroAl accessibility monitoring & repair tool have ensured that our website remains compliant to the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) requirements of the Province of Ontario, as well as being inclusive by empowering users to adapt our website to their specific disability or visibility needs. Community Fire Alert System: Blia Creative developed a custom plugin that allows real-time emergency notifications, enhancing safety and communication for our residents. • Ongoing "On -Demand" Support: Their proactive approach to website maintenance, and quick turn -around time for support has provided the Township with confidence in the long-term performance of our digital infrastructure. Since launching our new website, we have experienced significant improvements in user engagement, accessibility, and service reliability. The professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by BIO Creative have made them an invaluable partner to the Township of Perry. FnmWace o'J` I recommend Blu Creative to any municipality or organization seeking a reliable and innovative web development partner. Please feel free to contact me should you require any further details regarding their work with the Township of Perry. Regards, Kim Seguin Treasurer Township of Perry v AK 151 Chem. de la Cate -Sainte -Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3W 1 M6 1 514-345-2627 Date: March 4, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to provide this letter of recommendation for Btu Creative, a trusted and highly capable web development partner with whom we have had the privilege of working for over six years. Blu Creative first collaborated with the Jewish Public Library to design and develop our previous website, a fully customized WordPress-based platform that effectively served our members for more than six years. Throughout this time, their team provided ongoing support, maintenance, and updates through their Bank of Hours (BoH) program, ensuring that our website remained functional, secure, and accessible. Their responsiveness and expertise in web accessibility, content management, and seamless technical support were invaluable to our operations. As we transitioned to a new digital era, we once again entrusted Blu Creative with the development of our next - generation website. This time, their team is currently implementing DynaCore, a robust and modern CMS tailored to libraries and institutional users, along with integrations that enhance our member experience, including: • SirsiDynix for membership management • Raiser's Edge for donation management • An integrated Learning Management System (LMS) • A Digital Asset Manager (DAM) with CDN integration • A form management system • An event management module integrated with our custom JLive event management tool. Blu Creative has demonstrated technical excellence, strategic foresight, and an in-depth understanding of Library -specific needs, ensuring that our website is not only visually engaging but also accessible, scalable, and optimized for a modern audience. Their commitment to accessibility standards, user experience, and system integration is positioning our library for long-term success in the digital space. I highly recommend Blu Creative for any organization seeking a reliable, forward -thinking, and highly skilled digital solutions provider. Their expertise in library and institutional web development, ongoing support, and innovative digital transformation makes them an outstanding partner for any organization looking to enhance its online presence. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, �k, o `T` -- Allan Oberman COO, Jewish Public Library 514-345-2630 Altan.oberman@-)imtmontreat.org MA BIBLIOTHEQUE. MA VIE. i MY LIBRARY. MY LIFE. info@jptmontreaLorg j www.jewishpublictibrary.org 1130633258 RR0001 MonPiOVenir ��.;� I; 191h March 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to provide a letter of reference for B10 Creative Digital Technologies, a company that has supported Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (Csc MonAvenir) in modernizing and maintaining its digital presence. As one of Ontario's French -language school boards, serving nearly 16,000 students across 61 schools, we required a scalable, secure, and accessible digital solution to manage our network of school websites while ensuring compliance with Ontario's AODA/WCAG accessibility standards. Throughout our collaboration, B10 Creative has worked with us to develop and implement solutions aimed at improving our digital infrastructure. Their expertise in decentralized web architecture facilitated our transition from fragmented website management to a more unified system. This framework allows each school to maintain autonomy over its content while enabling centralized oversight by our tech and marketing team, contributing to a more consistent user experience and brand identity. Blu Creative has also provided server hosting services using a DigitalOcean backbone, meeting our data residency requirements and ensuring system reliability. Their approach to security and performance monitoring has contributed to the stability of our online platforms. A key priority for CSC MonAvenir is ensuring that our digital platforms are inclusive and accessible to all users, including students, parents, and staff members with disabilities. B16 Creative integrated NeuroAl, their AI -powered accessibility tool, across our school websites. This tool offers automated remediation, real-time accessibility monitoring, and compliance audits to help maintain AODA/WCAG standards. Features such as alternative text management, keyboard navigation improvements, color contrast optimization, and multimedia accessibility enhancements have been incorporated to improve accessibility. Additionally, Blu Creative provides ongoing support and maintenance through their Bank of Hours (BoH) program, allowing for website updates, technical support, and accessibility adjustments as needed. This program provides flexibility in requesting modifications and tracking service delivery. The team at Blu Creative is highly knowledgeable, professional, and deeply committed to digital accessibility and innovation. Their ability to deliver customized, high-performance solutions tailored to our needs has set them apart as a leader in education -focused digital transformation. 110, avenue Drewry, Toronto ON M2M 1 C8 Page 1 1 T 416 397-6564 1 1 800 274-3764 F 416-397-657( For any organization seeking a trusted partner in web development, accessibility compliance, and long-term digital sustainability, I wholeheartedly recommend BIO Creative Digital Technologies. Their technical acumen, commitment to inclusivity, and unwavering attention to customer support make them an ideal choice for any institution looking to enhance its digital presence. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information regarding our experience with Blu Creative Digital Technologies. Sincerely, Mikale-Andree Joly Executive Director, Corporate Relations Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir mjoly@cscmonavenir.ca Page 1 2 Minister of 2 `..: ,?�! Ministre de la Small Business �;.�,5 Petite Entreprise February 14, 2025 Greetings: I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your well -deserved nomination to the CanadianSME National Small Business Awards 2024. This honour not only highlights the perseverance, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit that define Canada's small business community, it also stands as a testament to your contributions to our country's small business ecosystem. This celebration of business success in Canada is an important platform for recognizing our entrepreneurs and inspiring future leaders. In addition to reflecting your hard work and vision, your accomplishments contribute significantly to building a vibrant and resilient business ecosystem in Canada. Your achievements and entrepreneurial success, as well as your continued dedication to business excellence, serve as an inspiration to others. As Minister of Small Business, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment where small businesses like yours can thrive. Our government will continue to work toward helping new businesses to start up and existing businesses to grow by reducing costs, cutting red tape, and providing the tools businesses need to scale up, innovate, and reach global markets. Once again, congratulations on your achievement, and please accept my best wishes for your continued success. Sincerely, The Honourable Rechie Valdez, P.C., M.P. Cana1-1 da GALMSC CANAD IAN ABORIGINAL. MINORITY SUPPLIER COUNCIL This cer ifies that, Blu Creative Digital Technologies Inc. I ��. Certified CANTSC Supplier 03/07/2025 Issue Date Regular Supplier Type of Certification A-11539 Certificate Number 03/07/2026 Expiration Date Cassandra Dorrington President :ed with the National Minority Supplier Development CouneU (NMSDQ CAMSC DynaCore Maintenance Program — Scope of Services The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive maintenance program for the DynaCore Content Management System (CMS), designed to ensure optimal performance, security, accessibility compliance, and operational continuity. Services under this program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: CMS Core and Module Updates: Apply updates to the DynaCore core system and installed modules on a regular schedule, including minor and major version upgrades as necessary. Security Patching: Implement security patches promptly upon release to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain the integrity of the CMS environment. Performance Optimization: Monitor website speed and responsiveness; apply tuning enhancements to ensure optimal load times across devices and network conditions. Staging and Deployment Protocols: Utilize a staging server to test updates prior to deployment on the live environment, ensuring compatibility and minimizing disruption to end users. System Monitoring: Conduct daily system health checks and real-time threat detection to identify and resolve performance or security issues proactively. Reporting: Deliver quarterly maintenance reports outlining completed updates, identified issues, performance benchmarks, and recommendations for improvement. Technical Support and Response: Provide prioritized support for CMS -related incidents, including bug resolution and CMS access issues. All services shall be delivered in accordance with established SLAB and in alignment with municipal best practices for digital governance and web accessibility compliance. Bank of Hours Support and Maintenance — Scope of Services The Contractor shall provide a Bank of Hours (BoH) Support Program to allow the City of La Quinta to access technical, creative, and development services on an as -needed basis without requiring separate contracts or change orders. Services available under the BoH Program shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Content and Website Updates: Creation and modification of website pages, microsites, and sections, including layout adjustments and content population. 2. Custom Development: Design and development of custom plugins, modules, and integrations with third -party applications, CRMs, or other municipal systems. 3. Accessibility Compliance: Execution of targeted accessibility reviews and adjustments to ensure continued WCAG 2.2 and ADA compliance for newly added or updated content. 4. SEO Optimization: On -page search engine optimization, metadata updates, and content performance enhancements to support search visibility and indexing. 5. Graphic Design and Digital Assets: Development and implementation of graphic elements, banners, visual updates, and branding enhancements for the website. 6. Staff Training and Support: Provision of CMS training, editor onboarding, and support for administrative staff managing website content. 7. Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Priority assistance for website-related technical issues, including emergency interventions and system bug resolution. 8. Reporting: Monthly reporting on hours used, services rendered, and remaining balance, ensuring full transparency and predictable budget management. Hours may be utilized flexibly within the authorized activities listed above. Any services falling outside the scope of typical BoH activities may be pre -approved by the City prior to execution. • • OBIU C R E A T I V E 0 byBtu Creative A customized widget implemented on websites, empowering them to meet accessibility requirements related to user interface, design, and readability, allowing users to modify the site design to meet their individual neurodivergent needs. Nrodivergence: The numbers you need t know Neurodiversity is the idea that differences in how our brains work are a natural and valuable part of being human. By celebrating neurodiversity, we can create a more inclusive and supportive world for those with thinking and learning differences. of the population exhibits some form of neurodivergence. Some common neurodivergent conditions include... Studies (National Institute of Health, Sept 2020) show that nearly 20% of the population is neurodivergent. However, the adaptation of this growing population has been neglected, prompting provinces to legislate disability laws. Disabilities Acts in the United States They require websites to be accessible to neurodiverse individuals, ensuring they have equal access to the content and functionality of the site. This includes ensuring that website content has... Text alternatives for non -text content Captions for videos All functionalities available for people who cannot use a mouse n rI Whymu t you b compliant Civil Penalties For a first violation, a public entity may face a fine up to $75,000. For any subsequent violation, the penalty can go up to $150,000. Legal Fees and Cost In addition to the fines, a non -compliant entity may be required to pay the attorney's fees and court costs of the plaintiff who brought the lawsuit. Injunctive Relief The court may order the non -compliant entity to take specific actions to make their website accessible. This could involve redesigning parts of the website, implementing new accessibility features, or other measures to ensure compliance. Reputation Damage Non-compliance with ADA Title II can result in negative publicity and damage to the entity's reputation, affecting its relationship with the community and public trust. *State legislations are set up to severely scale the level of fines. What is Neuron a NeuroAl is a customized widget that is set up in your website. It gives your website the power to address accessibility requirements relating to the User Interface, design, and readability by enabling users to modify your site's design to meet their individual needs. Compliant with ADA & State Accessibility Requirements based on WCAG Standards Ensures that your site is consistently remediated, compliant to WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Product Feature Extensive NeuroDiverse Profiles Included Facilitate access of your site to NeuroDiverse users with ADHD, Cognitive Disabilities, Vision Impairment and more. ff ,a Accessibility Widget Interface Allows personalized adjustments to the user interface and design to enhance user experience. 0 Daily Compliance Monitoring and Analysis NeuroAl harnesses Al to continuously monitor your site to ensure it is compliant through automated remediation. N W Never Collect Privacy Information NeuroAl does not collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII), making it a secure product and ensuring organizations using it are data privacy compliant. N rn..Al F ;ItL or NeuroAl allows your users to customize how they see your website to their individual accessibility needs. They can also customize their journey by enabling singular adjustments like increasing font sizes, change color contrasts, stop animations and more. Choose the right accessibility profile for you OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Seizure Safe Profile Clear flashes & reduces color Vision Impaired Profile Enhances website's visuals ADHD Friendly Profile More focus & fewer distractions N H Orientation Adjustments 0 Mute Sounds tr Reading Guide 4 Stop Animations OFF ON Cognitive Disability Profile Assists with reading & focusing OFF ON Keyboard Navigation (Motor) Highlight Focus Use website with the keyboard Cb OFF ON Blind Users (Screen Reader) ,Il�li Optimize website for screen -readers Color Adjustments O "*' Dark Contrast Light Contrast High Contrast Stop Contrast Reading Q Adjust Text Colors Animations Setting Mode •••••• • High Saturation Cancel O Adjust Title Colors Monochrome Cancel 0 Adjust Background Colors Anah/tics CustomLow Saturationization 000�� Quick Navigation Options Content Adjustments rx O Hide Images Read Mode &') Useful Links Select an option Reading Mask 1W Big Black Cursor y Content Scaling ODefault O T •a Highlight Titles Highlight Links At Adjust Font Sizing • Default O Adjust Line Height O Default O 1♦01 Adjust Letter Spacing ® Default O 4 Highlight Hover 40 Big White Cursor AN Readable Font Q Text Magnifier Align Center Align Left Align Right Minimizes the risk of result from animations combination. flashing and seizures that or blinking risky color Enables people with motor impairments to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. They also have the ability to jump to specific pages with the shortcuts. Available Profiles Choose the right accessibility profile for you Seizure Safe Profile OFF ON Clear flashes & reduces color OFF ON Vision Impaired Profile Enhances website's visuals OFF ON ADHD Friendly Profile More focus & fewer distractions 0 N to Adjusts the website to be accessible to most visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others. OFF ON Cognitive Disability Profile Assists with reading & focusing OFF ON Keyboard Navigation (Motor)Blind Users Use website with the keyboard Cb Adjusts the website to be Blind Users (Screen Reader) OFF ON Optimize website for screen -readers compatible with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and NeuroAl by Digital ' " TalkBack. Significantly reduces distractions and noise, to help people with ADHD and others to browse, read, and focus on the essential elements of the website more easily. Available Profiles �� nnnnnnr 0 Provides various assistive features to help users with cognitive disabilities such as Autism, Dyslexia, CVA, and others to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily. 0 Content Adjustments Content Adjustments y Content Scaling 0 Default 0 T Highlight Titles C>> Highlight Links All Readable Font q Text fAagnifter A= Adjust Font Sizing • Default 0 Align Center Z= Adjust Line Height — ODefault 0 Align Left (♦+I Adjust Letter Spacing 0 Default 0 Align Right NeuroAl provides customized content adjustment support. Some of the available adjustments are... Detailed text alternatives for images Modify fonts, colors, and sounds Enhance readable text content Maintain the design friendly to not induce seizures Adjust web page layout and order of information Color Adjustments 5M Dark Contrast High Saturation 5] Monochrome F Low Saturation Display Adjustments (P NeuroAl empowers users to adjust the Light Contrast High Contrast colors and contrast of your site. Customized adjustments that can be made within this section are... 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N I Showing that your business cares about inclusivity and is willing to accommodate diverse customer needs, can enhance brand reputation and loyalty. OImproves the User Experience O Benefits your SEO A well -designed accessible website tends to be more user-friendly, leading to increased engagement, longer visits, and higher conversion rates. Properly labeled images and well -structured content improves Search Engines like Google, and can boost your SEO by 12%. How N r Al helps your SEO Q Investing in NeuroAl has a dual benefit of reaching a broader audience and improving your site's search engine visibility and rankings. Implementing accessibility practices not only makes your website more inclusive but also enhances its SEO performance by improving usability, speed, mobile -friendliness, and overall user engagement all factors that search engines consider when ranking websites. Improved Usability Faster Page Loading Times Enhanced Content Readability Mobile Reduced Accessibility as Friendliness Bounce Rates a Ranking Factor Litigation jpp rt Services We combine legal expertise with technological solutions to assist teams in managing litigation processes effectively. Our tools combined with our aftermarket support provide the necessary 1 Compliance Documentation data required to substantiate your sites compliance. Web Audit Automated Accessibility Reviews Access to WCAG specialist Bl0 C R E A T I V E Case Study CSC MonAvenir: Scalable, Accessible Front -End Design for Ontario's French -Language Schools 1316 Creative Digital Technologies Blu Overview The Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (CSC MonAvenir), one of Ontario's leading French -language school boards, required a digital solution that would unify its network of 63 school websites while preserving each school's unique identity. While Blu Creative developed the entire decentralized web system —including both front-end and back -end solutions —this case study focuses specifically on the design and user experience strategy that shaped the front-end interfaces across the school board's digital ecosystem. The challenge was to create visually distinct yet functionally cohesive websites that respected each school's brand identity, student age group, and community needs, all while ensuring strict compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and optimizing for mobile -first responsiveness. Design Approach & Execution Blii Creative developed a scalable front-end design system that allowed for flexibility in branding while maintaining a structured, accessible, and intuitive experience for students, parents, and educators across all 63 school websites. The design approach included the following key elements: Custom Branding for Each School Each school retained its unique colors, logos, and typography to ensure brand recognition while remaining part of a cohesive system -wide design language. eTargeted Age -Appropriate Design OElementary schools featured bold, playful visuals and high -contrast elements for younger students, incorporating larger font sizes and simplified navigation. OSecondary schools had a sleek, modern aesthetic with more structured layouts, reflecting the needs of an older student demographic. ® Universal Accessibility Standards OEvery interface was designed to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards, ensuring that content was accessible for users with disabilities. OThe use of high -contrast themes, clear typography, keyboard navigation support, and screen reader compatibility allowed for a seamless experience across all devices. Fully Mobile -Optimized Layouts O Recognizing that students and parents increasingly access school websites via mobile devices, the front-end architecture was designed with a mobile -first approach, ensuring smooth navigation and readability across smartphones and tablets. OFast -loading pages and responsive design principles ensured that websites functioned optimally on varying screen sizes. 19 Decentralized, Headless Integration for Autonomy & Efficiency While the front-end experience was uniquely tailored for each school, all 63 websites were connected through a decentralized, headless CMS architecture, allowing for system -wide updates while still granting each school full control over its individual website content. ® Consistent UX Across All Schools ODespite variations in branding, a consistent user experience (UX) framework was applied across all school websites to simplify navigation for parents and students transitioning between schools. OStandardized menu structures, user-friendly content layouts, and accessibility -first UI components created a familiar and easy -to -use experience. !Iir rR�wETA►utE! Venez nous volr ! Poll.\ 04Var[It dan\ not emly% wonda:resdu6au26tevner .� 1� nw.Pca.0 •n:nur :.myu Pere -Philippe -Lamarche Otemunfr en. nd& Inscriptions en tout temps ! Monseigneur-Jamot 0(0 Portes ouvertes .e ieue• a ri..wr s i e h Ensuring Long -Term Accessibility & Performance To maintain accessibility and usability beyond the initial design phase, BIO Creative implemented a continuous accessibility monitoring system using NeuroAl, an AI -powered accessibility tool that scans and remediates compliance issues in real-time. Monthly audits ensure that all front-end elements remain WCAG-compliant as content updates occur. Additionally, the performance of all 63 front-end systems is regularly monitored to ensure: Q Fast load times across all devices. Q Optimized front-end caching for smooth navigation. Q SEO-friendly structures for discoverability in search engines. Key Outcomes LBrand -Centric Yet Cohesive Design Each school's unique identity was preserved while ensuring a seamless user experience across all websites. ® Optimized for Diverse Audiences Tailored front-end designs aligned with the needs of different age groups, ensuring a user-friendly experience for elementary and secondary students. ®WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility Compliance Every school website met or exceeded provincial and national accessibility standards. Mobile -First, Performance -Optimized All websites were built for speed, responsiveness, and cross -device compatibility. OScalability & Future -Proofing A unified front-end framework allowed for easy maintenance, updates, and scalability as the school board grows. Conclusion Blu Creative's approach to front-end design for CSC MonAvenir showcases the power of scalable, decentralized, and accessible web solutions. By blending custom branding, user-friendly UX, and strict accessibility compliance, we created a future -proof digital presence that empowers Ontario's French -language schools to provide a superior online experience for students, parents, and educators alike Bl0 C R E A T I V E Case Study: Enhancing the Front -End Experience for the City of Pointe -Claire Blu Creative Digital Technologies Blu Introduction The City of Pointe -Claire sought a reliable partner to modernize their digital presence, streamline their web management processes, and ensure long-term support and accessibility for all community members. Blu Creative was selected to deliver a comprehensive solution that would meet these objectives through our Bank of Hours (BoH) program, customized web management, and continuous support. Project Overview Blu Creative's engagement with the City of Pointe -Claire focused on providing a robust digital infrastructure, tailored for the unique needs of a public sector organization. Our mission was to enhance their website's functionality, usability, and accessibility to support a seamless user experience for residents, visitors, and staff. Services Provided Bank of Hours (BoH) Program Blu Creative's BoH program offers flexible, on -demand support for the City of Pointe -Claire's ongoing digital needs. With this model, the city has access to a pool of hours that can be allocated as required, ensuring that updates, maintenance, and new features are efficiently managed without the need for separate service contracts. This setup allows for cost-effective resource allocation and timely project delivery. CIL Managed Hosting and Disaster Recovery Services We provide managed hosting services and disaster recovery support through the DigitalOcean backbone, with dedicated servers located in Canada to meet the City of Pointe -Claire's specific data residency policies. This hosting solution is optimized for high performance and reliability, with secure and fast data access for users. Our managed hosting includes automated backups, server monitoring, and immediate disaster recovery protocols, ensuring the city's data is protected and that their website remains available, even during unforeseen events. ® Accessibility Compliance with NeuroAl Blu Creative continues to support the City of Pointe -Claire's commitment to accessibility through our AI -driven tool, NeuroAl. NeuroAl is an advanced accessibility monitoring and remediation solution designed to ensure continuous compliance with WCAG and AODA standards. NeuroAl proactively audits website content, identifies potential accessibility issues, and applies real-time fixes for common issues, such as image alt text and contrast settings. Additionally, NeuroAl creates user profiles that allow for personalized accessibility settings, enhancing usability for neurodiverse users and ensuring that Pointe -Claire's website remains inclusive for all members of the community. LWeb Development and Design Enhancements Our team worked closely with Pointe -Claire's stakeholders to implement design enhancements that align with the City's brand and improve navigation and user experience. Through a modular design approach, we created reusable content blocks that facilitate efficient content updates while maintaining a consistent look and feel across the website. OUI/UX Services Blu Creative provided UI/UX services to optimize the site's user experience. Our team conducted usability assessments, implemented visual and structural improvements, and ensured the site functions intuitively across all devices, including mobile, tablet, and desktop. OContent Management and Pagination Services Content management and organization are critical for a government website. Blu Creative assisted Pointe -Claire in structuring content in a way that's easy to navigate, ensuring information is readily accessible to the public. Our pagination services allowed the City to display content effectively, prioritizing essential information for residents. Conclusion Blu Creative's partnership with the City of Pointe -Claire exemplifies our dedication to delivering sustainable, accessible, and effective digital solutions for public sector clients. Through our Bank of Hours program, managed hosting on DigitalOcean with disaster recovery, continuous accessibility compliance through NeuroAl, and UI/UX expertise, we provide Pointe -Claire with the tools and support needed for a dynamic, user-friendly website that meets the community's evolving needs. 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OProviding long-term maintenance and support to ensure optimal performance and reliability. OEnsuring ongoing compliance with AODA accessibility standards. Our Solution eWebsite Development We designed a visually appealing and intuitive WordPress website, tailored to the Township of Perry's branding and community values. Key features include: • A responsive design for seamless use across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. • Easy navigation to help residents access essential services and information quickly. • An interactive events calendar, community announcements, and document library. Custom Plugin Development To meet the Township's unique requirements, we developed a custom plugin to manage their Community Fire Alert system. This plugin enables real-time updates and notifications to keep residents informed about fire safety and emergency alerts. 00 Hosting Services The website is hosted on high-performance, secure servers with 99.9% uptime reliability. Regular backups and robust cybersecurity measures were implemented to safeguard data integrity. ® AODA Compliance We ensured the website met all AODA requirements by following WCAG 2.1 AA standards during the design and development process. Key features include: • High contrast mode and adjustable text sizes. • Keyboard and screen -reader navigability for users with disabilities. • Clear, concise content structure to enhance readability and usability. To maintain compliance, we incorporated NeuroAl, our proprietary web accessibility monitoring tool, which provides ongoing remediation and compliance updates. Maintenance and Support • Regular updates to the WordPress core, plugins, and theme to ensure security and functionality. • Continuous performance monitoring to optimize load speeds and overall user experience. • Quarterly AODA audits and detailed compliance reports. Results Improved Accessibility The website meets and exceeds AODA compliance standards, ensuring accessibility for all community members. Increased Engagement A user-friendly interface and updated features boosted online engagement among residents and visitors. Enhanced Reliability Hosting on secure servers with regular updates and maintenance ensures the website remains operational and resilient. Long -Term Partnership The Township of Perry continues to rely on BIO Creative for its website's maintenance, compliance monitoring, and hosting services. Conclusion The partnership between the Township of Perry and Blu Creative exemplifies our commitment to creating accessible, reliable, and user-friendly digital solutions. By leveraging our expertise in WordPress development, AODA compliance, and long-term support, we delivered a website that aligns with the Township's mission to serve its community effectively. isTho Township of Porry Qn ra. —n, • u..v. I Win.... 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Awards and Recognitions Awards and Recognitions P M E PMEMontreal Subsidy for Innovation 2024 M T L Awarded for the development of NeuroAl, a Generative Al tool that has a positive community impact and accessibility. The West Island Award for work in embracing Multi -linguistic of Montreal business practices (French) by the Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Commerce of the West of Montreal & the French Office of Language of Quebec 2018 Prize awarded for work in ensuring that we Blu Creative can work with and address the particular needs of clients in French and in Quebec through integration, language training and regional sensitivity. up Services Our Products & Services NeuroAl is our innovative accessibility tool designed to make Neurc.A*1 Websites compliant with Section 508 and ADA requirements set forth by the Department of Justice. It ensures your website meets the highest accessibility standards while creating personalized, inclusive experiences for all users, including those with neurodiverse needs. NeuroAl helps public organizations and businesses maintain accessibility, adapt to evolving standards, and serve everyone effectively. DynaCore is our powerful and scalable content management system DynaCore (CMS) designed to grow with your organization. Built with cutting -edge coding technology, it enables seamless connectivity through APIs, making it incredibly easy to integrate with SaaS-based applications. Whether you need to automate processes or connect with external tools, DynaCore brings automation and integration to the forefront while maintaining a fast, secure, and reliable platform for your digital presence. Services utterioAi OUICK BLU� #payitquick OfferioAl is your generative AI. ultimate proposal assistant, powered by It ensures your website meets the highest accessibility standards while creating personalized, inclusive experiences for all users, including those with neurodiverse needs. NeuroAl helps public organizations and businesses maintain accessibility, adapt to evolving standards, and serve everyone effectively. QuickBlu simplifies payment processing for organizations across the U.S., offering a cost-effective solution to manage donations, payroll, and recurring payments. With integration capabilities for ACH, credit card payments, and pre -authorized debits, QuickBlu provides an intuitive and ADA-compliant dashboard for seamless payment management. Backed by robust security and fast processing times, QuickBlu is ideal for non -profits, e-commerce businesses, and government agencies looking to streamline financial operations. Services Bank of Hours Hosting Services Our Bank of Hours (BoH) transparent approach to development and support. program offers a ongoing web flexible and application Designed to meet the evolving needs of your organization, the BoH program ensures you have access to our expert team whenever you need it. From building custom features to maintaining and optimizing your applications, tasks are billed in 15-minute increments for maximum efficiency. Our hosting services are built for speed, reliability, and security, tailored to the unique needs of U.S.-based businesses. Leveraging industry -leading backbones like AWS, DigitalOcean, and Vercel, we ensure your website or application operates with unmatched performance and scalability. Our hosting solutions include rolling backups, 24/7 monitoring, and full compliance with U.S. data residency and security standards. 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Digital Accessibility Our team undergoes rigorous, mandatory training to ensure expertise in digital accessibility standards and regulations, including: WCAG Digital Accessibility Compliance Ensuring all digital properties meet or exceed Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG AA or higher). WCAG Documentation Accessibility Compliance Developing accessible PDF and documentation that adheres to standards. strict the 2.1 digital WCAG AODA Digital Accessibility Compliance Addressing the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements to ensure compliance for organizations operating in Canada. Ongoing Professional Development Including specialized training in Section 508 (U.S.), ADA, and other regional accessibility standards, ensuring our work aligns with global best practices. Digital Accessibility Accessibility Projects: Bx/ the Numbers As our list of clients grow, we are happy to provide a view of the largest users of our accessibility services. 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They include NeuroAl, our automated web accessibility tool, as well as our remediation services, audit services and documentation services. 32% Digital and Documentation Remediation 0 NeuroAl Clients I* Web Accessibility Audits 32% Distribution of Accessibility Services Provided 6% BI 00 C R E A T I V E Contact us for more details... 1-855-937-3726 40 IlXoo.4 sales@blucreative.dev iviwww - , - - www.neurocompliance.ai Miami 3191 Coral Way, suite 404-A, Miami, FL, 33145 Montreal 3565 rue Jarry East, suite 310, Montreal Quebec, H1Z2G1 Toronto 34 Swallow Rd, McDougall, Ontario, P2A2W7