ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Consulting Services

Washtenaw CountyMichigan, USADue Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Client: Washtenaw County
Solicitation No.: 8918
Posted: 10/20/2026
Category: Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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Washtenaw County Purchasing Division, on behalf of Parks & Recreation, is seeking a consultant to assist with its first Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to ensure Title II compliance. The selected vendor will lead the planning process, conduct an assessment of public programs, services, activities, facilities, and policies, and set criteria for system evaluations, representative sampling, and community engagement. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations. Bidders must submit electronic proposals online via the Washtenaw County Open Bids website by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All procedural and technical questions must be submitted via email no later than November 2, 2026. Required submission documents include Attachment A (Qualifications, Scope of Work, Firm Structure, Key Personnel, and Schedule), Attachment B (Three References), Attachment C (Contract and Insurance exceptions), and Attachment D (Local Vendor Preference Application and Affidavit). The county evaluates proposals using a scoring matrix, reviewing completeness, relevant experience, successful past performance with similar park agencies, fee structures, and performance during formal interviews scheduled for the week of December 7 or December 14, 2026. Award will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with the best qualifications and experience, though the county reserves the right to make multiple awards. Contractors must maintain Michigan statutory Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Automobile Liability insurance.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFP 8918 CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PARKS ADA SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN.pdf, RFP #8918_Exhibit A.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Washtenaw County Purchasing Division on behalf of Parks & Recreation is issuing a sealed request for proposals for consulting services for an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The selected consultant will lead the planning process to assess public programs, services, activities, facilities, and policies for Title II ADA compliance. Proposals are open to qualified vendors submitting electronic responses.

Issued by: Washtenaw County
RFP Issuance Date: October 18, 2026
Deadline for Written Questions: November 2, 2026
County Answers Posted via Addendum: November 12, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: November 24, 2026 @ 2:00 PM EST
Interviews: Week of December 7 or 14, 2026
Notice of Award: January 12, 2027
Project Kick-Off: February 1, 2027
Project Completion: December 31, 2028
How to submit: Electronic via the agency portal
Submission details: Submit one e-proposal in .pdf format at https://www.washtenaw.org/2431/Open-Bids using the Submit A Proposal button for RFP #8918.
Contract term: Initial period of two years, with an option to renew an additional year.
Set-aside: Local Vendor Preference
Place of performance: Washtenaw County, Michigan
Insurance and bonding: Workers Compensation with Michigan statutory limits; Employers Liability with minimum $100,000 each accident; Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit naming County as additional insured; Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit.
Funding: 41 CFR 60, Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144), Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (40 U.S.C. 3145), 29 CFR Part 5

How proposals are evaluated

Qualifications and Relevant Experience	35
Fee Proposal	20

Scope of work

Develop a schedule, detailed scope, and maintain budget for the project
Provide two bound hard copies of the completed ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Conduct a comprehensive Self-Evaluation and Field Survey of public programs, services, activities, facilities, and policies
Establish criteria for evaluating facilities and amenities through representative sampling, system-wide evaluation, or other methods
Provide recommendations to bring public programs, services, activities, policies, and practices into ADA compliance
Provide itemized cost opinions for resolving identified non-compliance issues
Develop the ADA Transition Plan based upon the Self-Evaluation Report findings

Minimum qualifications

State bidder qualifications including years in business under present company name, staff profile, and experience
Provide three references from previous corporate or government customers purchasing similar services within the last five years
Demonstrate company experience with developing ADA Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans for municipal or county park systems

Documents to include with the bid

Proposal Cover Sheet with Bidder Company Name
Attachment A: Vendor Specifications and Qualifications
Attachment B: References
Attachment C: Contract and Insurance
Attachment D: Local Vendor Preference Certification Application and Affidavit
Authorized Signature Page
Official Price Sheet / Fee Proposal

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