Appendix_B_Solicitation_-_Reference_Checks.xlsx

The file is a Reference Check Template for the City of Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) Solicitation No. 25-001QP, seeking consulting services for Accela Development and Quality Assurance Testing. The solicitation requests a consultant to provide staff augmentation for two dedicated positions: a software developer and a quality assurance tester specializing in Accela Automation systems. The project involves supporting Accela implementation across multiple city departments, with proposal responses due by July 16, 2025, interviews scheduled for the week of September 1, and anticipated contract execution in December 2025. The contract is structured for a five-year term with an initial contract value between $3,000,000 and $3,500,000.

The procurement emphasizes Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) inclusion, requiring consultants to develop strategies for integrating WMBE firms into the project team. Proposed staff must demonstrate at least five years of experience with Accela Automation, three years of municipal transportation department implementation experience, and proficiency in creating complex SQL reports. The evaluation will be based on staff qualifications, organizational capacity, work approach, pricing, and inclusion plan, with a total possible score of 100 points. The work environment is primarily virtual, with occasional in-person meetings, and requires integration with existing systems including ESRI ArcGIS, state licensing systems, and Blue Beam. The project specifically supports three Accela modules used by SDOT, including two custom modules for Street Use and Traffic divisions and a standard Enforcement module.