AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR AN ADA AUDIT AND TRANSITION PLAN FOR SAUK COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Background: The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local governments to provide goods, services, and programs to individuals with disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the public.  While people think that this only applies to new or alterations to existing services, facilities or programs; this is not the case.  Older facilities and programs are not grandfathered under the ADA provisions.  Public entity program accessibility obligations are outlined under 28 CFR Part 35.150, as amended from time to time.  Alterations to facilities may be necessary, but are not required if said actions would result in undue financial and administrative burdens.  However, an audit of our existing facilities and a transition plan will enable the County to update and make those accommodations necessary over the course of time.

The LRE Department issued a Request for Proposal on April 9, 2021 for an ADA Access Audit and Transition Plan for Sauk County Park and Recreation Facilities.  Nine (9) firms responded to the RFP, as noted in Appendix A.  The Land Resources and Environment Committee reviewed the RFP’s in a regular meeting held on June 10, 2021 and recommended XXXXX for the ADA Access Audit and Transition Plan