ESBD_File_296247_Attachment 6 Vendor Accessibility Development Services Information Request (VADSIR) For Non-COTS.docx

This is a Vendor Accessibility Development Services Information Request (VADSIR) form issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for non-Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions related to an Event Planning and Management contract opportunity in Texas. The form is designed for vendors responding to Texas Agency solicitations that include Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) offerings such as website development services, web application development services, custom development services, client-based software application development services, or other software development services containing user interfaces. Vendors are required to complete the form and submit responses addressing six primary areas: integration of ICT accessibility activities within key business processes; skills and training resources used to develop accessible ICT offerings; development and test tools employed to produce accessible offerings with documentation of test cases; corrective action processes for documenting and tracking accessibility issues; alternate methods for non-compliant ICT products such as support services; and examples of websites or ICT work demonstrating compliance with accessibility standards such as US Section 508 or WCAG 2.0 AA.

The form requires vendors to provide detailed documentation demonstrating their organization's capability and commitment to accessibility compliance throughout the development lifecycle. No specific pricing information, contract term details, set-asides, or award dates are included in this document, as it functions as an informational intake mechanism rather than a bid solicitation. Vendors must submit completed forms directly to the DIR Procurement Office, with specific contact instructions to be directed through that office for any clarifying questions regarding accessibility requirements.