Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #RFP739SL3792695
TTUHSC Solicits Sign Language Interpretation Services for Health Sciences Students Statewide
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
RFP739SL3792695
NAICS
541930
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking qualified contractors to provide sign language interpretation services for deaf or hard of hearing students in health-related academic and clinical settings across multiple Texas districts. - Government Buyer: - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Purchasing Office - Part of the Texas Tech University System - Services Requested: - Sign Language Interpretation Services - Includes on-site and video remote interpreting - Team interpreting for extended or high cognitive demand assignments - Flexible scheduling (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays) - Contingency planning for interpreter absences - Interpreters must be certified and experienced in healthcare settings - Coverage for classroom lectures, seminars, labs, simulation-based instruction, and clinical training - Locations: - Services required across multiple Texas cities and districts, including Lubbock, Amarillo, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, Waco, Tyler, Lufkin, Houston, Yoakum, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Bryan, Dallas, Atlanta, Beaumont, Pharr, Laredo, Brownwood, El Paso, Childress, Paris, Fort Worth, and Wichita Falls - Main administrative location: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX - Unique Requirements: - Interpreters must hold appropriate certifications and comply with professional and privacy standards - Vendors must submit a signed Execution of Offer, VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, Addenda Checklist, responses to specifications and scope of work, and a pricing schedule - Procurement is exempt under TEC EDUC 51.9335 and posted on Texas SmartBuy - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a service-based procurement
Description
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking qualified contractors to provide sign language interpreting services for deaf or hard of hearing students in health-related fields. The services are required to facilitate effective communication access in both classroom instruction and clinical training environments. The solicitation covers multiple districts across Texas and includes detailed requirements and instructions for proposal submission. Responses must be submitted by May 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM.