RFQ 527-132 Statewide ADA Barriers Removal

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 527-132 to solicit professional services for statewide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) barriers removal across multiple state parks. The procurement seeks one or more consultant teams with multi-disciplinary expertise in architectural, engineering, and technical services to correct accessibility barriers in parks located in the Eastern, Northwest, and Southwest regions. Consultants must possess a minimum of seven years of experience in ADA evaluation, design, and permitting, and be registered to do business in Washington State with a Universal Business Identifier (UBI). The RFQ targets 16 specific state parks, with individual project costs ranging from $30,000 to $1,200,000 and a total Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) of $7,040,000. Deliverables will include comprehensive ADA compliance designs, technical drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates. Consultants must submit qualifications electronically by January 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST via email to BidBox@parks.wa.gov. The evaluation process will score submissions based on the consultant team's approach, previous experience, project management capabilities, and past performance.

The RFQ includes aspirational participation goals for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses, with specific targets of 10% for minority-owned businesses, 6% for women-owned businesses, 5% for veteran-owned businesses, and 5% for small businesses. The procurement encourages diversity and inclusion in the selection process, though these goals are not mandatory. The contract is part of a broader settlement agreement with the United States government to address ADA compliance in Washington State Parks, which requires comprehensive remediation of non-compliant facilities by June 30, 2031, contingent on full legislative funding. The sample contract indicates that basic services compensation will not exceed a specified amount, and the agreement includes provisions for additional services through contract amendments. Consultants will be required to maintain various insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Business Auto Policy, and Professional Liability Insurance. The project is driven by a settlement agreement that mandates the establishment of ADA Coordinator roles, development of grievance procedures, and comprehensive training for personnel involved in planning, development, and maintenance of accessible features.