Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035691

Biloxi Public School District Solicits District-Wide ASL Interpreter Services

The Biloxi Public School District is seeking qualified providers for district-wide, school-based American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students for the 2026-2027 school year. - Government Buyer: - Biloxi Public School District, Office of Special Education, Special Services Department - Services Requested: - School-based ASL interpreter services for instructional content, classroom discussions, school activities, meetings, and professional development as required by students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) - Services must comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), FERPA, and Mississippi State Board Policy 7219 - Notable Requirements: - Interpreters must hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or equivalent and valid Mississippi licenses - Providers must pass background and child abuse registry checks - Proof of liability and workers compensation insurance is required - Providers must be located in Mississippi or within 100 miles of the district, or provide references from within that area - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based procurement - Place of Performance: - Biloxi Public School District, Biloxi, MS - Period of Performance: - Services to be provided during the 2026-2027 school year and extended school year as necessary

Description

The Biloxi Public School District through the Office of Special Education is soliciting proposals to provide district-wide school-based American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter services. These services are required to implement the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Mississippi Policies and Procedures State Board Policy 7219. The scope includes providing communication access for deaf or hard of hearing students, including interpretation of instructional content, classroom discussions, school activities, and meetings as required by individual education plans (IEP). Providers must comply with relevant laws, maintain documentation, provide training and support, and deliver services during the 2026-2027 school year and extended school year as necessary.

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