Consent-General Government # 20.
Board of Supervisors
General Services
- Meeting Date:
- 05/05/2026
- Brief Title
- ADA Transition Plan & Self-Evaluation Contract
From:
Ryan Pistochini, Director of General Services, General Services Department
Staff Contact:
Ryan Pistochini, Director of General Services, General Services Department, x5005
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Approve agreement with Sally Swanson Architect, Inc. for Americans with Disabilities Act Assessment Services for $269,450. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini/Fieseler)
Recommended Action
Approve agreement with Sally Swanson Architect, Inc. for Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Services for $269,450.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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County Mandated Service |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Federal law requires public agencies receiving federal funds for transportation to ensure that public agency facilities are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Additionally, State law requires that public agency buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs, and related facilities constructed by the use of state, county or municipal funds, or the funds of any political subdivision of the state, shall be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.
To ensure progress in making a public agency's facilities accessible, the public agency must periodically perform a self-evaluation and transition plan to 1) Identify physical obstacles in the public agency's facilities that limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities; 2) Describe in detail the methods that will be used to make the facilities accessible; 3) Specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to upgrade pedestrian access to meet ADA and Section 504 requirements in each year following the transition plan; and 4) Indicate the official responsible for implementation of the plan.
Given the complexity of the County's assets and the need for a comprehensive review, the County recently performed a competitive solicitation process to find a consulting firm that specializes in accessibility issues. The Board is requested to approve this contract so that an accessibility review of the County's facilities, parks, and sidewalks is performed in accordance with Federal standards. The result of this work will provide County staff a report that can be used to 1) respond to Federal and State requirements for an updated assessment 2) assist in the identification and prioritization of facilities improvements to improve accessibility.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
This is a joint effort of the General Services Department and the Department of Community Services. The County Counsel's Office provided input to the two Departments. The Human Resources Department also participated in the selection of this consultant.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Request for Proposals (RFP) Service Requested
: ADA Transition Plan and Section 504 Self Evaluation Consulting Services
Evaluation Criteria Included in RFP
Evaluation Criteria Included in RFP
- Proposal Transmittal Letter (Pass/Fail)
- Proposal Questionnaire Response (50 point)
- Reference (15 points)
- Cost (35 points)
| Company | Point Ranking (Out of 100) |
| Sally Swanson Architects, Inc. | 88.67 |
| Arcor Inc. | 82.33 |
| Matrix Design Group, Inc. | 80.00 |
| Altura Solutions | 78.33 |
| Bureau Veritas Technical Assessment LLC | 74.00 |
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 269,450
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 269,450
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- HUTA Road Fund
- $269,450
Further explanation as needed:
This expense is fully budgeted using Highway User
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Riddiough | Todd Riddiough | 04/23/2026 11:50 AM |
| Adam Fieseler | Adam Fieseler | 04/27/2026 09:54 AM |
| Ryan Pistochini (Originator) | Ryan Pistochini | 04/27/2026 12:26 PM |
| Financial Services | Dylan Rader | 04/28/2026 09:29 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 04/28/2026 09:39 AM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 04/28/2026 12:53 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Ryan Pistochini
- Started On:
- 04/14/2026 10:41 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/28/2026