ADA Transition Plan Review and Consolidation

The City of Wheat Ridge, located in Jefferson County, Colorado, is seeking a consultant to review, update, and consolidate existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plans across multiple municipal domains, including parks, recreation facilities, infrastructure, and right-of-way areas. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on April 23, 2025, with proposals due by May 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm Mountain Time. The primary deliverables include a comprehensive citywide ADA transition plan that consolidates existing documentation, such as the 2019 transportation network assessment and the 2012 Parks and Recreation facility survey. The project will encompass five key tasks: project initiation and data collection, reviewing existing plans, conducting facility and infrastructure evaluations, developing compliance recommendations and cost estimates, and updating the final ADA Transition Plan. The evaluation process will utilize a Best Value procurement model with a 50-point scoring system, allocating points across firm capabilities (5 points), proposed team strengths (10 points), approach and timeline (10 points), plan effectiveness (5 points), and pricing (20 points).

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The project is contingent upon 2026 budget approval, with an anticipated total project cost implied by previous transition plan estimates of approximately $8.6 million for accessibility improvements. The city has not identified any incumbent vendors for this specific consolidation effort and reserves the right to negotiate with contractors, conduct interviews, and potentially make multiple awards. The existing infrastructure assessment reveals significant non-compliance, with less than 1% of curb ramps currently fully compliant and only 8.3% of sidewalks meeting current accessibility standards. Proposers will need to demonstrate expertise in ADA compliance, municipal infrastructure assessment, and the ability to create a comprehensive, actionable transition plan that addresses physical and programmatic barriers for individuals with disabilities. The city's ADA Coordinator, Kelly McLaughlin, will likely serve as the primary point of contact for potential questions regarding the procurement.