Description
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is establishing a rolling‑enrollment rate contract for individual “Substitute Interpreter Referral Specialists.” Qualified individuals will provide on‑demand interpreter referral and CART coordination services, respond to emergency calls, document cases, and support interpreter scheduling. The contract is fee‑for‑service with hourly rates set by experience level, and it runs through June 30 2028 with a final application cutoff of May 1 2028.
• Open‑market, fee‑for‑service rate contract (no fixed quantity)
• Hourly rates range from $20 – $45 depending on qualifications; training paid at 60 % of rate
• Individuals only (no firms or agencies); background check and Commonwealth forms required
• Contract period runs until 30 Jun 2028; rolling enrollment allows new contractors to join anytime before 1 May 2028
• No pre‑bid meeting or site visit; submission via COMMBUYS portal