ADA Coordinator

The ADA Coordinator serves as a specialized procurement liaison responsible for ensuring federal accessibility compliance in urban planning and community development initiatives. While not a traditional contracting officer, this role plays a critical function in shaping acquisition requirements to align with Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, influencing the technical scope and performance standards of contracts related to public infrastructure, transportation systems, and municipal service delivery. Their involvement typically begins during the requirements definition phase, ensuring accessibility criteria are embedded in statements of work, evaluation factors, and technical specifications, thereby guiding the agency’s acquisition strategy toward inclusive design outcomes. Contractor relationships are not defined by a small set of recurring vendors but are instead shaped by the nature of project-specific procurements, which often involve architectural and engineering firms, accessibility consultants, and technology providers specializing in ADA-compliant digital platforms and physical infrastructure modifications. The Coordinator collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, prioritizing those with demonstrated expertise in universal design, accessibility auditing, and disability inclusion training. Engagement is typically consultative and requirements-driven, with contractors selected based on technical qualifications rather than historical award patterns. This role exhibits no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. While small business participation is not mandated through set-aside programs, accessibility expertise is often found among niche small businesses and specialized consultants who meet stringent technical qualifications. The ADA Coordinator’s procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 925120—Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development—supporting acquisitions for public facility upgrades, transit accessibility enhancements, and community service program modernization. Their domain expertise lies in integrating ADA Standards for Accessible Design into capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance through technical oversight rather than financial management.