Description
The Maryland School for the Deaf is seeking a list of vendors to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to both the Frederick and Columbia campuses. The selected vendors will provide ASL interpretation and voicing in accordance with Maryland state policies and laws. The contract will be for a period of three years, and the vendors will be ranked based on their technical and financial proposals. The ranking list will serve as the vendors list for the MSD scheduler to contact for interpreting services.
• The contract requires the provision of ASL interpreting services for various events, including individualized education program (IEP) meetings, board meetings, leadership meetings, large group meetings, training, staff meetings, small group meetings, athletic events, and two-person meetings.
• The vendors will be required to provide certified interpreters for certain assignments, and they must have a minimum of three years' experience as certified interpreters.
• The vendors will be paid a set rate per hour, plus qualifying travel expenses, and they will be responsible for their own taxes, health insurance, and retirement.
• The contract includes a background check requirement for interpreters, and the vendors must have a process in place for substituting personnel if needed.