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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: APRIL 21, 2026
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH DISABILITY ACCESS CONSULTANTS, LLC
FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 18
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion:
1) Approve an Agreement (“Agreement”) with Disability Access Consultants, LLC (“Consultant”), to provide professional consulting services related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for an initial two-year term, with two additional two-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $178,480 per term (for a total not to exceed amount of $535,440, including extensions); and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee, to execute the Agreement and any related documents, including any extensions, on behalf of the City, and to take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement to provide professional consulting services to support the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act for all City Departments.
The services to be provided under this Agreement include but are not limited to the following: 1) Review of the City’s latest Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Assessment and develop and implement any updates, corrections, or deficiencies; 2) Review City website content and communications and coordinate updates with respective Department Liaisons; 3) Provide annual and as-needed training to all Department Liaisons for compliance with the program; 4) Develop comprehensive and uniform policies and procedures for handling of accessibility-related grievances and assist with responses to grievances in coordination with Department Liaisons, Risk Management, and City Attorney’s Office; 5) Consult with City staff to resolve ADA, Section 504, or Title VI concerns as they arise; and 6) Provide subject-matter expert consultation services related to any legal matters of the program.
Agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Professional Services April 21, 2026
On December 30, 2025, a Request for Proposals (RFP) to firms specializing in this scope of work was publicly posted on OpenGov. Three firms submitted proposals by the due date of January 20, 2026.
The Department of Public Works established a review board which conducted a detailed qualifications- based evaluation of the proposals in accordance with Council Policy 4.1 and ranked them as follows:
Firm Ranking
1. Disability Access Consultants, LLC
2. Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments, LLC
3. AccessAbility Officer
After review of the proposals, Staff determined Disability Access Consultants, LLC (“DAC”) to be the most qualified in satisfying the City’s requirements of the RFP. DAC provided a detailed proposal meeting the scope requirements of the City’s RFP, a work plan to meet the schedule requirements, a qualified and experienced team, and a track record of successful completion of similar projects in the past for the City of Anaheim and other agencies.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Sufficient funds are available in the Public Works Department’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget within the Office Maintenance and Equipment Fund. Funding for subsequent years will be subject to Council approval of budget appropriations. Respective departments that utilize this contract will bear the associated expenses as necessary, which will be incorporated into their individual budgets.
Respectfully submitted,
Rudy Emami
Director of Public Works
Attachment:
1. Agreement