Enterprise Web Accessibility Scanning Tool

The California State University (CSU) system is seeking a comprehensive web accessibility scanning tool to support systemwide compliance with accessibility standards across its 23 campuses and Chancellor's Office. The procurement focuses on acquiring a solution that will help ensure web properties meet WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA accessibility requirements. Vendors are required to access the full bid details through CSUBuy at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=CalState, with no additional information to be posted on the original listing. The solicitation was posted on March 11, 2025, with proposals due by March 31, 2025. The primary deliverable is an enterprise-level web accessibility scanning tool capable of comprehensively assessing and reporting on web accessibility across multiple institutional domains. Key objectives include identifying accessibility barriers, providing detailed remediation guidance, and supporting ongoing compliance efforts across the entire CSU system.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of delivering a robust web accessibility scanning solution that meets the CSU system's comprehensive requirements. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the enterprise-wide nature of the tool suggests a potentially significant contract value given the scale of the California State University system. The solicitation emphasizes technical capability and comprehensiveness, indicating that vendors will likely be evaluated on the depth of their accessibility scanning capabilities, reporting features, ease of use, and ability to support ongoing compliance efforts across 24 separate CSU entities. Interested vendors must carefully review the full details on the CSUBuy platform to understand the complete scope of requirements and submission guidelines.