RFQ for Digital Accessibility & Compliance Coordinator

Background
Texas Southern University (TSU) is a prominent Historically Black College/University (HBCU) and a Carnegie R2 Institution, dedicated to producing talent for Texas. Established in 1927, TSU has evolved significantly and currently offers over 120 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university aims to enhance digital accessibility and compliance through this contract for a Digital Accessibility Training & Compliance Coordinator.

Work Details
The selected consultant will provide services including:

1. Governance & Program Setup: Draft a Digital Accessibility Policy mandating WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, develop accessibility metrics/dashboards, and create an Accessibility Statement with feedback mechanisms.

2. Training & Capacity Building: Design tiered training programs for faculty, staff, administrators, and student content creators covering topics such as content remediation workshops and procurement obligations.

3. Web/Mobile Audits & Critical Remediation Support: Conduct audits of priority domains, advise on fixes for accessibility failures, and ensure critical PDF forms are accessible.

4. Procurement & Vendor Compliance: Implement a VPAT Intake & Screening process with Independent Validation & Verification spot checks.

5. Develop Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans (EEAAPs) for tools that cannot be remediated short-term.

6. Provide campus-wide communications regarding deadlines and policies.

Period of Performance
The contract will last for one year from the execution date, with two optional one-year extensions upon mutual agreement.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed in a hybrid modality, including on-site sessions in Houston and remote services as mutually agreed.

Bidder Requirements
Respondents must comply with all applicable Texas and federal laws regarding procurement. They must disclose any conflicts of interest, provide proof of insurance coverage including Workers Compensation Insurance and General Liability Insurance with specified limits, and certify that they are not ineligible to receive state contracts due to past violations or other disqualifications.