S26-33347 IFB In-Person American Sign Language Interpreting Services

The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking a contractor to provide in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services on an as-needed basis. The contractor will provide certified ASL interpreters to meet the needs of DOR staff in the Golden Gate Silicon Valley District and Branch Offices. The services will include interpreting for meetings, conferences, and trainings. The contractor must provide interpreters who are proficient in interpreting spoken English to ASL and ASL to spoken English. The contractor must also provide proof of current certifications for the interpreters. • The contractor must be licensed to do business in California and must obtain all necessary licenses and permits. • The contractor must provide two references from partners that they have provided services to within the past two years. • The contractor must provide a list of current certified ASL interpreters who will provide services to DOR under the awarded contract. • The contractor must ensure that the interpreters meet the minimum qualifications for Category I, which includes having a National Interpreting Certification (NIC) or both a Certificate of Interpretation (CI) and a Certificate of Transliteration (CT). • The contractor must provide a business license from the city/county in which they are headquartered. • The contractor must provide proof of current insurance certificates for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation.