Description
The State of South Carolina is establishing a statewide term contract for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services. The contract will cover on‑site, tactile, and video‑remote interpreting (scheduled and on‑demand) for any state or local agency that requires assistance for deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, or deaf‑blind individuals. The award will be a fixed‑price, multi‑year (up to five years) contract with annual renewal options, and vendors must meet RID certification, background‑check, and insurance requirements.
• Provide on‑site and video‑remote ASL interpreting 24/7, with defined hourly and per‑minute rates (maximum rates listed).
• Must maintain RID‑certified interpreters, conduct background checks, and comply with FERPA/HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Billing is monthly; an administrative services fee of 1.25 % of total purchases is reported quarterly.
• Contract includes up to four one‑year renewal options; termination clauses allow 30‑day notice from the State and 90‑day notice from the contractor.