ADA Transition Plan Self-Evaluation and Barrier Removal/Transition Plan

East Texas A&M University is soliciting qualifications under RFQ-27-0002 for an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan covering campus facilities, with questions due November 4, 2026 and qualification statements due November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Respondents must provide proof of VetHUB status, and the RFQ sets a 2% participation goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

The scope includes a comprehensive facility accessibility evaluation using the 2010 ADA Standards, remediation cost estimating, a prioritized multi-year implementation roadmap, and stakeholder engagement. The work must comply with Title II of the ADA, Texas Accessibility Standards, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The university anticipates selecting a single firm but reserves the right to select multiple firms as deemed necessary.

Qualification statements are capped at 40 pages and must address firm qualifications, personnel availability and resumes, company background, and performance on three representative past projects. The RFQ gives preference to past work for public higher education institutions and Texas-based experience. Respondents must carry Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) insurance with limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, along with Commercial General Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Automobile Liability coverage. Submissions require a signed Execution of Offer and a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit.

The initial term is three years, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms on the same terms and conditions. The anticipated agreement effective date is January 2027.