Description
Wayne State University seeks a qualified vendor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services—both onsite and virtual—to Deaf/Hard‑of‑Hearing students who receive services through Student Disability Services. The contractor must supply certified interpreters, coordinate with university platforms (Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams), and submit a detailed service implementation plan. The contract starts on or before Oct 1 2026 and runs for an initial one‑year term, with optional extensions up to two additional years.
• Provide in‑person and remote ASL interpreting for classroom instruction, meetings, events, and appointments.
• Ensure all interpreters meet Michigan Certified Interpreter Minimum Standards and maintain compliance with ADA and §504.
• Deliver a semester‑by‑semester staff list, maintain a service plan (timeline, staffing, technology), and adhere to university insurance and smoke‑free policies.
• Submit a lump‑sum bid (including parking costs) and disclose any allowable price increases for extension years.