Advancing Disability Justice in Washington State

The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is issuing a competitive solicitation on behalf of the Washington State Supreme Court Disability Justice Task Force (DJTF) to seek qualified contractor(s) to lead a comprehensive Disability Justice Study within the Washington state court system. The goal of the study is to uncover and address barriers that individuals with disabilities face in accessing justice, using a disability justice lens and access to justice framework. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting assessments, surveys, data collection, site visits, and providing evidence-based recommendations to enhance equity, access, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The contract term is from September 2024 through June 2025, with a maximum budget of $175,000. Key dates include a deadline for submitting responses by 3:00 pm Pacific Time on September 13, 2024, and an estimated contract start date of October 15, 2024.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, but does not require a minimum level of participation. Funding for this project is contingent on availability, and the contract may be extended at the sole discretion of the AOC. The solicitation does not provide details on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, or other financial information, but rather focuses on the scope of work for the Disability Justice Study and the procurement timeline.