Interpreter & CART Services

The Alabama Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified interpreting agencies or individual interpreters to provide on‑site, video‑remote, and other modalities of sign‑language, spoken‑language, and real‑time captioning (CART) services for its clients and staff. The contract will be open‑ended with continuous acceptance of proposals, and the State will pay per‑hour rates based on interpreter certification levels, plus any applicable surcharges (e.g., Deaf‑Blind, trilingual, travel). Vendors must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State, enrolled in E‑Verify, and set up in the STAARS vendor system. Invoices must follow a strict format and be submitted physically; electronic submission is not accepted. • Provide interpretation (sign‑language, spoken language, cued speech, transliteration) and CART services on‑site or via video‑remote interpreting. • Bill hourly according to a detailed fee schedule (rates ranging from $30 – $75 per hour, plus surcharges for specialized qualifications, travel, mileage, etc.). • Comply with mandatory registration, insurance, de‑barment certifications, and submission requirements (two copies, original signature, physical delivery). • The State may award multiple contracts and will pay for a one‑hour minimum per assignment, with 15‑minute increments thereafter.