Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), is establishing a statewide, nine‑year blanket rate contract (MCD10) to pre‑qualify individual sign‑language interpreters for use by all Executive‑Branch agencies. Qualified interpreters must hold current RID/NAD or BEI certification (or be state‑screened Level I/II), possess an active COMMBUYS vendor registration and MMARS vendor code, and pass a CORI background check. The contract operates on an hourly‑rate basis with optional prompt‑pay discounts and includes travel‑time and mileage reimbursement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via COMMBUYS, and successful applicants are added to a referral roster that agencies draw from to meet interpreter needs across a variety of settings (court, health, education, etc.).
• Eligibility limited to individual interpreters/sole proprietors (no corporate entities).
• Contract period: July 1 2025 – June 30 2034 (initial 3‑year term plus two 3‑year options).
• Estimated total contract value: ~$90 million over the full term, with rates set based on certification level and differentials.