Request for Qualifications (RFQ) RFQ # 2026-00-03-ADA Transition Plan

The City of Balch Springs is seeking a qualified engineering or planning consulting firm to develop an ADA Transition Plan to complement its existing Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The scope of work involves conducting accessibility reviews of municipal facilities and public rights-of-way, engaging the public, and providing staff training. Key deliverables include a final publish-ready ADA Transition Plan document and the creation of an ESRI GIS dashboard to track and monitor compliance and implementation progress. All work must adhere to ADA Title II and applicable federal, state, and Texas accessibility requirements. The selection process is governed by the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, with proposals evaluated on a points-based system focusing on firm experience (40%), capacity to perform (25%), work performance outline (20%), and local area understanding (15%). The contract is structured as a cost-plus agreement, with payments issued within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice upon completion of services. Selected vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Professional Liability of $2,000,000 and Commercial General Liability, and must comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Proposals are due by December 1, 2026, and must be submitted as sealed physical packages.