California eProcure #7079

SDSU Solicits In-Person ASL Interpreting Services for Students and Events

San Diego State University (SDSU), through its Student Disability Services, is seeking qualified contractors to provide in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and university events. - Government Buyer: - The Trustees of the California State University, San Diego State University, Student Disability Services - Services Requested: - In-person ASL interpreting for eligible students in classrooms, labs, and university events - Coverage required for 80-250+ hours per month, including evenings, weekends, and holidays - Services must be highly reliable, with near 100% coverage, and interpreters must be certified and professional - Ability to provide multiple interpreters simultaneously at different campus locations - Rapid response to service requests and flexibility to adjust to changing schedules - Maintain a list of available interpreters and coordinate with SDSU staff - Remote interpreting only allowed for remote courses, not as a substitute for in-person services when students are on campus - Notable Requirements: - High reliability and professional conduct - Industry certification for interpreters - Ability to scale services and provide coverage during non-standard hours - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Initial contract term is two years, with five optional one-year extensions

Description

San Diego State University, Student Disability Services (SDS) is seeking qualified contractors to provide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services for eligible Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and some university-wide events. The services include in-person interpreting in academic classrooms, laboratories, and other settings to facilitate effective communication and remove access barriers. Contractors must provide reliable, professional interpreters capable of handling 80 to 250+ hours per month, including evenings and weekends. The contract term is two years with five optional one-year extensions.

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