Accessibility & Section 508 Compliance Review

The contract seeks qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive review of digital components within the IT Strategic Plan to ensure full compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, specifically targeting federal and public sector digital content. This effort requires detailed evaluation of websites, applications, documents, and related tools to identify and remediate accessibility barriers, ensuring equitable access for individuals with disabilities in alignment with federal requirements. The work demands expertise in WCAG guidelines, assistive technologies, and automated and manual testing methodologies to validate conformance across all digital platforms. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the City of Columbus under NAICS code 541512, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. The project is focused on supporting public sector digital integrity and does not specify a set-aside designation. All deliverables must be completed in accordance with Section 508 mandates, and vendors are expected to provide documentation, remediation plans, and validation reports to demonstrate compliance. There is no designated point of contact listed, and performance is expected to occur within the jurisdiction of Ohio, though no specific location is defined. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline through the provided online portal.