Appendix C_Vendor Accessibility Checklist.docx

This document is a Vendor Accessibility Checklist from a state government contract opportunity that establishes digital accessibility requirements for vendor-provided products and services. The checklist consists of five primary assessment questions designed to evaluate vendor compliance with accessibility standards. Vendors must demonstrate whether they maintain a formal accessibility commitment statement, confirm that their documents and digital content will meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA success criteria, and ensure that PDF documents comply with PDF/UA standards. Additionally, vendors are required to describe their compliance assessment methodologies, which may include automated tools, manual testing, and screen reader software such as JAWS, JawsInspect, or CommonLook. Vendors must also provide compliance reports for products they create and furnish contact information for designated accessibility personnel within their organization.

The checklist references the Vendor Accessibility Guide and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 as supporting resources for vendors responding to this requirement. This document serves as an evaluation instrument to ensure that state procurements result in accessible digital products and services that comply with established accessibility standards, thereby supporting inclusive access for all end users, including individuals with disabilities.