Description
The California Highway Patrol is seeking qualified vendors to provide on‑site and remote sign‑language interpreting services—including ASL, Deaf‑Blind interpreting, and real‑time captioning—for its Equal Opportunity & Access Office. The contract will run for two years, covering multiple CHP facilities within a 50‑mile radius of the headquarters, and will be awarded on a low‑price basis. Bidders must submit a physical paper bid packet by the deadline; electronic submissions are not accepted. The work requires certified interpreters and NCRA‑certified captioners, with billing based on a one‑hour minimum and 30‑minute increments thereafter.
• Services: ASL interpreting, Deaf‑Blind interpreting, real‑time captioning (human only).
• Requirements: RID or NAD/ACCI certification for interpreters; NCRA certification for captioners; background checks, driver‑license clearance, and self‑provided equipment.
• Contract terms: 2‑year period (Oct 30 2026 – Oct 31 2028), rates TBD, invoicing monthly, with a 24‑hour cancellation policy.