Consulting Services for Park Trails Accessibility Pilot

The City of Vancouver is seeking to contract with AccessNow for a park trails accessibility pilot. The goal of this pilot is to provide high-quality, interactive accessibility data for four priority parks in Vancouver, which will be integrated into the AccessNow digital platform. AccessNow provides specialized accessibility auditing services and operates a unique, proprietary digital platform that displays interactive accessibility information. The contract is valued at approximately $90,000 Canadian Dollars excluding applicable tax, and the project is expected to last for six months with the possibility to renew to a maximum total term of one year. • The pilot aims to enhance the visitor experience for people with disabilities. • AccessNow will provide accessibility auditing services and integrate the data into their digital platform. • The project is supported by Destination Vancouver, a non-profit destination marketing organization for Metro Vancouver. • The City of Vancouver intends to contract with AccessNow due to their unique combination of proprietary technology, established global user reach, and lived-experience-based audit methodology.