Description
The Department of State Hospitals (Patton) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive American Sign Language (ASL) services on a 24‑month, 24/7 basis. The work includes on‑site interpretation, scheduled classroom instruction at three skill levels, and video‑remote interpreting, together with all required personnel, equipment, insurance, background checks, and compliance with state security and privacy standards. The contract will run from July 1 2026 through June 30 2028, with a sealed‑bid deadline of April 30 2026.
• Provide 24/7 on‑site ASL interpretation (minimum 2‑hour assignments, with emergency after‑hours rates).
• Deliver twice‑weekly classroom instruction covering basic, intermediate, and advanced ASL courses (~300 hours total).
• Offer video‑remote interpreting during regular business hours and handle all related logistics, certifications, and background‑screening requirements.
• Must submit hourly rate proposals for each service category; bids are irrevocable for 180 days and must include required insurance and bonding.
• Preference programs (small‑business, DVBE) may affect award calculations, and the incumbent is Rise Interpreting.