RFP 6839 Sign Language Interpreting Services

The Johnson City School District issued a competitive solicitation (RFP 6839) for comprehensive American Sign Language interpreting services for its K‑12 schools. The award was granted to Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide full‑time in‑person interpretation during regular school hours, plus on‑call support for after‑school events, meetings, and emergencies. The contract runs for three years with the possibility of one‑year extensions, and vendors must meet strict qualification, background‑check, insurance, and compliance requirements. • Full‑time in‑person ASL interpreter (≈ 7.5 hrs/day, 5 days/week) through the school year, plus ad‑hoc virtual or on‑site support. • Mandatory certifications, criminal‑history checks, and extensive insurance coverage (CGL $1 M, Professional Liability $1 M, etc.). • Pricing submitted on an hourly basis; no preset budget disclosed, requiring competitive rate proposals.