Description
The Syracuse City School District (SCSD) seeks a qualified vendor to provide oral translation/interpretation services for New York State examinations when a printed alternative language edition is unavailable (excluding English Language Arts Regents). The contractor must supply fluent interpreters, ensure strict test security, and cover multiple language needs across several testing windows in the 2027‑2029 contract periods. The award will be announced on 9 Dec 2026, with the initial contract term running six months from 1 Jan 2027 to 30 Jun 2027, and two optional one‑year extensions.
• Provide on‑site oral translation for designated languages (e.g., Bengali, Dari, Somali, etc.) during Regents and Grades 3‑8 testing windows.
• Staff must be bilingual, certified in interpreter training, and adhere to NYSED security and FERPA data‑privacy protocols.
• Vendor must furnish required insurance (≥ $1 M general liability with sexual‑misconduct endorsement) and submit a complete sealed proposal package by 5 Nov 2026.
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Contact
Deanne Dwyer(Primary Contact for Submission)