Informal Request for Quotes - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Assessments

Dorchester County, SC is seeking a qualified consulting firm to perform comprehensive ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility assessments at approximately twenty county facilities. The contractor must conduct on‑site inspections, document barriers, assign priority levels, and provide planning‑level cost estimates for corrective actions. Deliverables include a draft and final PDF report for each location, a county‑wide executive summary, a consolidated deficiency matrix, photographic documentation, cost classifications, and a final presentation to county officials. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days of award, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Scope: In‑person ADA compliance inspections of ~20 public buildings/parks. • Deliverables: Individual draft/final reports, county‑wide summary, matrix, photos, cost estimates, final presentation. • Timeline: 90 days from notice to proceed. • Evaluation: Lowest total base quote that meets minimum qualifications (5 + years ADA assessment experience, 3 comparable public‑entity projects). • Payment: Invoiced per location; final payment after acceptance of all deliverables; 30‑day payment terms. • Insurance & licensing: General liability, auto, workers’ comp, professional liability; valid business license in SC.