American Sign Language and Trilingual Interpreting Services DF250201

The California Department of Education is soliciting bids to provide certified American Sign Language (ASL) and trilingual (English, Spanish, and ASL) interpreting services on an as-needed basis for the California School for the Deaf, Fremont. The contract will include two one-year options to renew. The bidder must have at least 5 years of experience working with K-12 education programs and must identify at least 40 interpreters who meet the requirements. The services will be supplemental to contract DF230303 due to the CDE's extensive need for additional ASL interpreting services. Some key points to consider: • The contract start date is contingent upon approval of the agreement by the Department of General Services (DGS), if required. • The bidder must provide a minimum of 20 interpreting hours per week when school is in session. • All interpreters must reside within 100 miles of the CSDF campus and have at least 5 years of verifiable experience interpreting in the Deaf community. • The bidder must have at least 3 DI/CDI interpreters and 2 trilingual interpreters. • The contract includes two one-year options to renew.