Description
The Port Authority of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) is seeking qualified firms to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services for board meetings, committee meetings, public hearings, and other PRT‑requested events, both in‑person and via virtual platforms (Teams, Zoom). The contractor will be part of a pool of up to three firms and must supply certified interpreters, meet punctuality requirements, and manage substitute staffing at no additional cost. The contract is a fixed‑price, three‑year indefinite‑delivery agreement with two optional one‑year extensions, and includes strict compliance with DBE/DB participation, insurance, de‑barment, and lobbying certifications.
• Core service: ASL interpretation for PRT meetings/events (≈ 75‑115 hours annually).
• Delivery modes: On‑site and virtual (Teams/Zoom); interpreters must arrive ≥ 15 min early.
• Contractor must perform at least 25 % of the work themselves; subcontractors ≤ 25 % of total value.
• Evaluation criteria include DB utilization, experience, work plan, organization, key‑personnel resumes, and cost summary.
• Mandatory compliance: de‑barment, lobbying, equal‑opportunity, insurance, and DBE/DB documentation.