Accessibility Testing Tool

The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an Accessibility Testing Tool. The tool must be able to scan websites for accessibility issues based on WCAG 2.0 - 2.2 AAA criteria, provide pinpoint remediation guidance, allow for unlimited users with simultaneous access, and have an accessible GUI interface. The contract term is 12 months, and responses are due by 2:00 pm on June 7, 2024. The solicitation number is FC-658-24. The RFQ specifies that the Offeror's price shall not exceed $50,000, and the Offeror must provide detailed capabilities of the Accessibility Testing software, an estimated delivery date, and any agreements and terms and conditions the Offeror expects the State to sign. The State reserves the right to cancel the agreement with 30 days' notice. The award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the State, considering the price and the evaluation factors outlined in the RFQ.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide a listed award value or budget range, but the price for the Accessibility Testing Tool shall not exceed $50,000.