Description
This opportunity is for a statewide contract to provide document accessibility and PDF remediation services for complex and simple documents. The contract will be awarded to multiple bidders, with up to eight main awards and four reserved awards for each of seven contract categories. The contract term is up to 72 months, with prices to be specified for the first 12 months. Bidders must provide remediation services that meet required accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA technical standards and PDF UA ISO 14289-1 or 14289-2 technical standards. Some key points to consider include:
• The contract categories include generic documents and publications, STEM documents, legal documents, historical and aging documents, translated documents, document accessibility consultation services, and add-on services for fillable forms and interactive PDFs, as well as emergency or urgent situations.
• Bidders must submit a bid that includes required bid submittals, such as a completed Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certification, Exhibit B – Scored Non-Cost Factors, and Exhibit C – Bid Price.
• The evaluation criteria include bid responsiveness, non-cost factors, cost factors, and Washington state procurement priorities and preferences.
• The contract award will be based on the best value to the state, considering factors such as price, quality, and bidder responsibility.