Town of Holly Springs
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ# 26-0120 ADA Transition Plan Update
ISSUE DATE: January 20, 2026
DUE DATE and TIME: February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Prepared by
Holly Springs Utilities & Infrastructure Services Department
Holly Springs, North Carolina
I. PURPOSE
The Town of Holly Springs (Town) is seeking a Statement of Qualifications from a qualified and
experienced accessibility consulting firm to update the Town’s ADA Transition Plan . This RFQ and
selection shall comply with qualification-based selection as outlined in N.C.G.S. § 143-64.31. For the
purposes of this RFQ, the Town is soliciting only for a statement of qualifications. No preliminary design
work, site specific work proposals, or other task-specific work shall be done or submitted at this time.
II. BACKGROUND
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights statute (hereinafter referred to as ADA)
that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. There are five separate ADA Titles (or
sections) relating to the various aspects of potential discrimination. ADA Title II specifically addresses the
subject of making public services accessible to those with disabilities. Designing and constructing facilities
for public use that are not accessible by people with disabilities constitutes discrimination.
On September 15, 2010, the Department of Justice revised the Title II & Title III Acts in the Federal
Register and issued the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessibility Design. Under the revised Title II Act, state
and local government, public entities or agencies, must provide access for people with disabilities to
every service and program they offer.
Transition Plans are required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (Section 504). The transition plan outlines the removal of identified
accessibility barriers and establishes a budget and implementation schedule for completing required
improvements.
III. SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Town of Holly Springs is seeking Statement of Qualifications from qualified and experienced
accessibility consulting firms to review and update the Town’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan. The current ADA Transition Plan was approved and adopted in January 2022, with an
update required by January 2027. The Town has been actively addressing items identified as non-
compliant. In coordination with Town staff, the selected consultant will be responsible for updating the
ADA Transition Plan by providing the following scope of services:
1. Review the existing ADA Transition Plan, assess progress toward completion, and incorporate all
current and applicable federal and state codes, regulations, and statutory requirements.
2. Conduct an accessibility audit of Town of Holly Springs facilities that are not currently included in
the ADA Transition Plan, including but not limited to municipal buildings, parks, and greenways.
3. Assist Town staff in identifying which sections of the public right-of-way should be included in the
plan and evaluate those areas for compliance with applicable federal accessibility standards.
4. Support Town staff in planning and hosting public and staff awareness meetings to present ADA
Transition Plan progress, to document, evaluate, and incorporate new accessibility concerns
identified during these meetings.
Provide guidance and recommendations, evaluate compliance findings, prepare cost estimates, and
outline prioritized next steps needed to fulfill goals and update the current ADA Transition Plan.
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IV. SCHEDULE
The following table shows the schedule of events for the conduct of this solicitation. Details for some of
the events are described in subsequent sections. All dates are subject to change.
DATE / TIME
January 20, 2026
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
February 17, 2026
February 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
February 25, 2026 – March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026 – March 25, 2026
April 2026
EVENT
Issuance of Solicitation
Deadline to Submit Questions
Town to Post Answers to Questions (if any)
Submission Deadline
Selection Committee Review of Submittals
Interviews conducted with selected Consultants, if
necessary
Contract Award
V. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Format
Responses shall be submitted in a single, digital PDF file and contain the content described below. The
file should be a maximum of 15 pages in length, not including the cover letter or authorized appendices
detailed in the content section. Please use size 11 point or larger font for readability.
Content
Responses must satisfy the criteria outlined below to be responsive to this solicitation. Any
modifications or enhancements proposed beyond the identified scope of work outlined in this
document must be clearly identified.
No work product, design, or costs/fees specific to this project, may be submitted. Failure to meet the
requirements listed in this section may deem the submission as non-responsive and be removed from
consideration.
Cover Letter [no more than one (1) page]
Provide the legal name, address, and telephone number of the firm along with the designated
contact’s name, title, email address and telephone number. Provide with the type of business
entity (Corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, etc.) and the year the business was established.
Provide the location in which most of the work will be executed and managed. Provide the same
information for each subconsultant or each member of a joint venture, if possible).
Include a statement attesting to the submittal’s accuracy and signed by an individual authorized
to execute binding legal documents for the firm. Communicate your understanding of the scope
and a brief description of your approach to performing the requested services.
Qualifications and Experience of the Consultant Firm(s)
Please describe the prime Consultants recent experience relevant to this project. Provide 3
similar projects completed by the proposed project team within the past two years, as
appendices. Include brief project profiles with project reference contact information for each
profile. Place emphasis on projects managed by the key personnel proposed for this project.
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Qualifications and Experience of Key Staff
Identify key individuals (task leaders) to be assigned to this project and include the qualifications
and expected responsibilities of each of the identified individuals. Provide experience summaries
of key individuals, placing emphasis on previous experience with similar projects in similar roles.
Resumes of key individuals, including licensure information if applicable, should be included in the
appendices and will not be counted in the response page limitation.
For each subconsultant or each member of a joint venture, please include a brief description
of relevant experience and qualifications. Describe what work and the percentage of the
work that will be shared with a subconsultant or other business entity
Project Approach/Work Plan
This section should include a detailed description of the proposer's understanding of the intent,
objectives, and overall approach to the project to deliver services in an effective, timely, and
professional manner. Describe the firm’s project management, coordination, and quality control
procedures. The project approach must identify whether subconsultants/firms will be utilized and
the subconsultants to be used. The proposer should identify the level of assistance required from
the Town and/or project partners to complete each task.
Schedule
The schedule should show all milestones, critical stakeholder/public meetings, and deliverables
to maintain project progress by the project end date.
Appendices
Appendices to include the following (pages will not be counted in the response page limitation):
Copy of North Carolina professional license, if applicable.
Resumes of key individuals, including licensure information if applicable
Three (3) References to Previous Work (similar to this proposed work) along with key contacts. If
possible, hyperlinks can be added for past projects.
Certificate of Insurance evidencing that all coverages, limits, and endorsements required herein
are maintained and in effect:
o Professional Liability Insurance greater $5M per occurrence, and per aggregate. OR an
umbrella policy of $5M plus general commercial liability of $2M aggregate/$1M per
occurrence
o Commercial General Liability
o Automobile Liability
o Worker’s Compensation within statutory limits
o Employers Liability
(Optional) Standard contract language or general conditions that the firm seeks to incorporate.
No work product, design, or costs/fees specific to this project may be submitted. Failure to meet the
requirements listed in this section may deem the submission as non-responsive and be removed from
consideration.
Submittal Instructions
Respondents should submit one (1) navigable PDF file electronically via email to the contact listed below
by the response due date. Please reference the solicitation name and number in the email’s subject line.
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Upon receipt, all responses and supporting materials become the property of the Town and are subject to
public record following contract award. Responses received after this deadline will not be considered.
To: Purchasing Division, purchasing@hollyspringsnc.gov
Subject: 26-00120 ADA Transition Plan Update
Questions Contact Information
Respondents must submit all questions, in writing, to the contacts listed below and by the
deadline provided in the procurement schedule. When submitting questions, please reference
the solicitation name and number, as well as the page and section, if applicable.
Theresa Randall, Asset Management/ADA Coordinator,
Theresa.randall@hollyspringsnc.gov
Questions submitted after the deadline do not require a response, though the Town will make
reasonable efforts to provide clarification before the response deadline, if possible. Apart from
question submissions, respondents should refrain from contacting Town staff prior to the
response deadline.
Addenda
Responses to question submissions and addenda (if applicable) will be posted on the Town of
Holly Springs website at the following hyperlink: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/2456/Bids-
Requests-for-Proposals
It is suggested that you sign up for email updates at the bottom of this page to ensure you receive
all relevant information, as it is posted. It is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure they have
received, reviewed, and understand all posted addenda.
VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responses will be reviewed by a Selection Committee designated by the Town and per the evaluation
criteria defined below:
Relative Experience (35%)
Demonstrated relative experience in creating similar planning studies working with a
diverse group of stakeholders and the ability to prepare user-friendly planning products.
Qualifications (30%)
Qualifications of the firm and personnel assigned to this project, demonstrating the Consultant’s
capacity to complete requested services, experience completing similar projects, and
experience with data collection and analysis related to the scope of work elements.
Overall Project Understanding (30%)
Demonstrated overall project understanding and regional work experience/familiarity.
The outlined project approach demonstrates the ability and commitment to ensuring a
successful project.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.