Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Eligibility Assessment & System Review

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is requesting proposals for comprehensive ADA paratransit eligibility assessment and system review services under RFP 2026-02, with proposals due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST and a question deadline of August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST.

The scope includes assessment of current ADA eligibility determination processes, facilities, and operations; evaluation of technology and infrastructure including Mobility Direct and Spare platforms; stakeholder engagement and compliance review; comparative assessment methodology analysis; and delivery of a final comprehensive report with executive summary and board presentation suitable for board presentation. The contractor must demonstrate qualifications in ADA paratransit processes, knowledge of 49 CFR Part 37, and relevant experience. Proposals must not exceed 50 pages and must include detailed cost breakdowns, project schedules with fee timelines, organizational structure, key personnel resumes, minimum three client references for similar projects within the past five years, audited financial statements for the past three years, and all required certifications and compliance forms.

The contract term is six months from the Notice to Proceed effective date. Pricing must remain firm for 120 days following the proposal deadline. No DBE goals or participation requirements apply.

BJCTA will evaluate proposals on experience and qualifications with ADA paratransit processes and 49 CFR Part 37 knowledge, technical approach and methodology, project management and schedule, past performance and references, and cost proposal reasonableness. The anticipated award date is September 17, 2026, pending Board approval. The contractor must comply with federal transit regulations, Alabama immigration verification requirements, data security and confidentiality protections for medical and personally identifiable information, and ADA compliance standards. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice approval, aligned with completion of milestone deliverables, with invoices submitted no more frequently than monthly and no later than 90 days after services are rendered.