Description
The California Department of Social Services is seeking a single‑award vendor to provide in‑person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services statewide. The contractor must supply a pool of qualified interpreters – primarily Certified Hearing Interpreters (≈ 97 % of demand) and a smaller portion of Certified Deaf Interpreters (≈ 3 %). Services will be delivered on an as‑needed basis within a 50‑mile radius of Sacramento County, with a minimum 48‑hour notice requirement. Historical usage indicates roughly 2,000 interpreting hours per year and an estimated contract budget of about $200,000. Bidders must submit a full suite of certifications, rate sheets, and reference documents, and the award will be announced August 21 2026 with work commencing in October 2026.
• In‑person ASL interpreting (voice‑to‑sign, sign‑to‑voice, sight translation) only – no remote/virtual options.
• Estimated annual volume: ~2,000 hours; historical FY25‑26 spending ≈ $87,000.
• Budget ceiling: approximately $200,000 for the contract period.
• Mandatory attachments include qualification certifications, rate sheet, bidder certification sheet, and three recent references.