Description
Wayne State University seeks a qualified vendor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing (D/HH) students across its campuses. The vendor must supply both onsite and virtual interpreters, ensure all interpreters meet Michigan certification standards, and manage scheduling, preparation, and reporting in coordination with Student Disability Services. The contract is a multi‑year agreement with an initial three‑year term, with options for annual extensions, and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, compliance with university policies, and submission of a detailed cost schedule.
• Service scope: On‑site and remote ASL interpreting for classes, meetings, events, and student appointments.
• Mandatory deliverables: Cost Schedule C, insurance certificates, non‑collusion affidavit, service implementation plan, and quarterly usage reports.
• Evaluation criteria: Mandatory compliance, cost, financial strength, experience/references, and service plan quality.
• Contract length: 3‑year base term (possible 1‑year extensions), start around October 1 2026.
• Vendor must acknowledge all addenda and adhere to FOIA and smoke‑free campus policies.