City of Los Banos #RFP-ADA-Self-Evaluation-and-Transition-Plan

City of Los Banos ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Professional Services Award

The City of Los Banos is undertaking a comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan project to assess and improve accessibility across city-owned facilities and public rights-of-way. - Government Buyer: - City of Los Banos Public Works Department - Key contacts include the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Fire Chief - Scope of Services: - Assessment of approximately 262 miles of sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, city-owned parking lots, buildings, and park facilities for ADA and California Building Code compliance - Use of advanced data collection methods such as GIS field survey mapping, GPS, photos, aerial imagery, and LiDAR scanning - Facility surveys and barrier assessments at locations including City Hall, Fire Stations, Police Department, Public Works Yard, Community Center, Animal Shelter, and multiple community buildings and parks - Development of a Transition Plan with findings, recommendations, cost estimates, and implementation schedule - Creation of a project database and mapping system for ongoing monitoring - City staff training on ADA compliance and plan maintenance - Community engagement through meetings, workshops, and surveys - Project management and coordination with city stakeholders - Notable Requirements: - Involvement of a DSA Certified Access Specialist - Compliance with both ADA and California Building Code standards - Comprehensive documentation of findings; GIS data deliverables not required - Vendors and Competitors: - Sally Swanson Architects Inc. awarded the contract - Other proposers included Arcor, Inc. and Bureau Veritas - No specific OEMs or part numbers are referenced, as this is a professional services contract - Key Locations: - City of Los Banos facilities and public rights-of-way, including City Hall, Fire Stations, Police Department, Public Works Yard, Community Center, Animal Shelter, and various community buildings and parks

Description

The City of Los Banos is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct an ADA Self-Evaluation and develop a Transition Plan covering city crosswalks, sidewalks, curb ramps, city-owned parking lots, buildings, and park facilities. The scope includes assessing approximately 262 miles of sidewalks and related infrastructure to identify barriers and compliance issues. Proposals must be submitted by April 25, 2024, and will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the RFP. The selected consultant will be recommended for a professional services agreement with the City Council.

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