ADA Mentor Protege Pilot Program

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a vendor to establish and execute an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mentor-protege pilot program. The agency aims to increase the number of certified small and local firms that are ready, willing, and able to construct public works projects safely, on time, and on budget. Through this initiative, the agency intends to improve infrastructure to be safer, cleaner, and greener while providing economic opportunities for all. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to perform training program research and design, as well as training program recruitment and monitoring. The project also covers classroom curriculum and training development, a needs assessment, and a small and local contractor availability assessment. All performance of the work will take place offsite. Eligibility is limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost. The source document does not contain key dates or specific evaluation criteria for this opportunity.