Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a qualified firm to provide on‑site, in‑person sign‑language interpretation services for its Board of Parole Hearings and other correctional‑facility proceedings across the state. The contractor must supply certified hearing and deaf interpreters, travel to a broad list of prison and treatment facilities, and adhere to strict confidentiality, health‑safety, and security requirements. The contract runs for one year, with service days estimated at roughly 128 days across three geographic regions.
• Provide qualified ASL interpreters (hearing and deaf‑interpreter teams) for parole hearings, consultations, and related proceedings.
• Cover all CDCR sites listed in Exhibit A‑1 (Northern, Central, Southern regions) and any additional CDCR‑controlled locations within the same region.
• Meet response‑time obligations (30‑day, 3‑day, and 2‑hour turnaround windows) and maintain required certifications, insurance, background checks, and PREA compliance.
• Submit detailed rate sheets (daily and overtime rates) and may offer a discount or DVBE incentive for award consideration.