ADA Mentor Protege Pilot Program

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 conduct 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 restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget for this pilot program. No specific evaluation criteria or key dates are provided in the solicitation details.