Interpretation Services - ASL / WPS

The City of Worcester is procuring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services for Worcester Public Schools under a three‑year contract. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑price‑responsive basis, and bidders must provide both in‑person and remote interpretation, comply with background‑check requirements, and submit hourly rates (minimum 2‑hour blocks). The work will be assigned via the WPS request portal, with mileage reimbursement and strict punctuality and cancellation policies. • Minimum billing unit: 2 hours per assignment; additional time in 15‑minute increments. • Service delivery: face‑to‑face or virtual interpretation for school meetings, events, and classrooms. • Compensation: hourly rates (examples range $65–$165 per hour), mileage reimbursed at IRS rate, invoices due within 4 weeks of service. • Compliance: ASL certification required, CORI check, fingerprinting for frequent on‑site interpreters, insurance (unless sole proprietor), MWBE/MBE and wage‑theft certifications. • Contract period: December 1 2026 through November 30 2029, with performance to begin within 12 days after award notification.