RFP 739-SL3792695 - Sign Language Interpretation Services

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver American Sign Language (ASL) or equivalent sign‑language interpretation services for its students, faculty, and clinical training programs across multiple campuses. The contract will cover classroom instruction, laboratory sessions, simulation‑based learning, and clinical site interpretation, with both on‑site and video‑remote options, and must meet rigorous certification, HIPAA, FERPA, and clinical‑site health‑safety requirements. The solicitation calls for a flexible interpreter pool capable of handling scheduled semester‑long assignments as well as ad‑hoc or emergency requests, including after‑hours coverage. The award will result in a multi‑year agreement (initial term through August 31 2027 with two one‑year renewal options). • Provide certified ASL interpreters (RID/BEI or equivalent) for classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical settings. • Support on‑site and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) modalities, with required staffing levels (e.g., team interpreting for sessions > 60 minutes). • Comply with all TTUHSC policies: background checks, immunizations, badges, HIPAA/FERPA, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct. • Submit a full proposal package (technical response, pricing schedule, HUB subcontracting plan, signed W‑9) via the TechBid portal by May 6, 2026 4:30 PM CDT.