Kingston Biddingo #F18-CAO-LS-2024-02

Consulting Services to Update Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) for City of Kingston

The City of Kingston, Ontario, is seeking consulting services to update its Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS): - Government Buyer: City of Kingston, Ontario - Scope of Work: - Review and update the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) - Ensure compliance with updated legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and anticipated changes to the Ontario Building Code - Incorporate best practices in built environment accessibility - Engage stakeholders, including city staff, the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC), the public, and persons with disabilities - Deliver interim and final drafts of the updated FADS - All deliverables must meet WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards - Notable Requirements: - Professional liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per claim - No requirement for cyber and data liability insurance - City will provide an editable Word version of the current FADS - City will cover costs for accessible meeting supports - Consultants must provide references for similar projects and demonstrate relevant professional experience - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service procurement - Consulting categories may include architectural, engineering, urban planning, management, financial, legal, business, and marketing services

Description

The City of Kingston is soliciting proposals for consulting services to review and update the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS). The project involves incorporating updated legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and pending updates to the Ontario Building Code. The updated standards should reflect best practices in built environment accessibility to ensure high accessibility standards for residents and visitors. The original FADS was created in 2009 and last reviewed in 2019. The procurement is marked as awarded and involves multiple consulting service categories.

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