Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking individual or sole‑proprietor providers to serve as interviewers and raters for the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) assessment instrument. Selected contractors will conduct taped interviews, evaluate candidates using the SLPI criteria, collaborate with other raters to reach consensus, and produce final written reports. The solicitation operates on a rolling‑admission basis with no fixed closing date, and a maximum contract life extending to June 30 2030, including two optional seven‑year extensions. Compensation is per‑hour ($100 for interview collection, $75 for evaluation/reporting, $55 for administrative tasks) plus mileage reimbursement and a $100/day training stipend. Only verified Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participants (individuals or sole‑proprietor businesses) may apply.
• Core duties: conduct SLPI interviews, rate/interview assessments, achieve consensus, write reports.
• Eligibility: advanced sign‑language proficiency, ability to analyze assessments, SBPP‑verified individual/sole‑proprietor.
• Compensation: $100/hr (interview), $75/hr (evaluation/report), $55/hr (admin), $0.45/mile mileage, $100/day training.
• Contract term: up to 19 years (initial term to 6/30/2016 plus two 7‑year extensions).