Design Standards & Guidelines Technical Writing & Editing 2027

The City of Seattle is seeking a consultant to provide technical writing and editing services for the Engineering Design Standards and Guidelines (DSG) document. The consultant will be responsible for editing and formatting the document to ensure it is accessible and compliant with ADA requirements. The document consists of 19 chapters and appendices, and the consultant will work with subject matter experts to review and edit the content. The project is expected to last for 2 years, and the consultant will be required to provide deliverables such as initial chapter drafts, final versions of chapters and appendices, and a project management plan. The City is looking for a consultant with experience in technical writing and editing, particularly in the field of engineering. The consultant should be familiar with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, and have experience working with large documents. Some key points to consider: • The consultant will be working on a rolling basis, providing drafts of completed chapters and moving on to additional chapters as the chapter owners complete them. • The consultant will be required to attend a kickoff meeting and provide regular progress updates to the City. • The consultant will be responsible for ensuring that the document is accessible and compliant with ADA requirements. • The City is looking for a consultant with experience in technical writing and editing, particularly in the field of engineering.