Digital Accessibility Consultant

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered WCSU-2022-RFP-012 for a Digital Accessibility Consultant to establish and facilitate a specialized training program. The primary objective is to teach participants with disabilities how to create accessible digital content across various platforms, including educational materials, emails, PDFs, and Word documents for digital, web, and social media use. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant who can develop and implement a comprehensive training curriculum that enhances digital accessibility skills for individuals with disabilities. Key dates for this procurement include a vendor question submission deadline of May 18, 2022, potential addendum release by May 20, 2022, and a proposal submission deadline of May 27, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the WCSU Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Department. The anticipated contract term spans from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, indicating a three-year engagement. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the RFP suggests that vendors will be assessed on their ability to design and deliver an effective digital accessibility training program.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The RFP has been designated as having no line items, and delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No estimated total contract value or specific budget range is provided in the available documents. The solicitation is for the state of Connecticut, specifically targeting Fairfield County, and appears to be a competitive procurement seeking a consultant with expertise in digital accessibility training. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in developing and delivering a training program that effectively empowers participants with disabilities to create accessible digital content across various platforms and technologies.