Description
The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified vendor to provide in‑person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services on an as‑needed basis for its Inland Empire District offices. The work includes interpreting at meetings, trainings, community events, and classroom settings, with interpreters required to be on‑site in the same room as deaf or hard‑of‑hearing participants. The contract is a three‑year personal‑services acquisition with a total estimated value of about $120,640, and award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Provide certified ASL interpreters (Category I) who reside within 50 mi of each work site.
• Service hours: up to four days per month, 8 hours per day, Monday‑Friday 08:00‑17:00 PT, holidays excluded.
• Contractor must supply insurance, business licensing, two references, and a complete list of qualified interpreters (Attachment 6).
• Rates will be evaluated on lowest total hourly rate; overtime and emergency rates are defined in the solicitation.
• Compliance requirements include tax‑delinquency checks, federal debarment certification, civil‑rights certifications, GenAI disclosure, and Russia‑sanctions certification.