University of Mary Washington Cobblestone #UCPUMW 26-2087

Award of Sign Language Interpreting Services for University of Mary Washington

The University of Mary Washington has awarded contracts for professional Sign Language Interpreting Services to support academic, administrative, and public events for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Virginia, University of Mary Washington, Procurement Services - Awarded Vendors: - HIS Sign, LLC - Emily Haynes McGee, LLC DBA Mosaic Interpreting Services - Products/Services Requested: - In-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation (Levels III and higher) - Cued speech translation - Tactile and performance interpretation - Support for specialized academic content, including STEM terminology - Substitute and emergency interpreters - Preparation time billing (up to three hours per week) - Key Requirements: - Interpreters must hold certifications such as Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III or higher - Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and confidentiality standards - Ability to serve in diverse settings: academic instruction, administrative activities, student services, meetings, trainings, and public events - Cultural competency in academic and non-academic environments - Flexible scheduling, including short notice, holidays, and non-business hours - Pricing Highlights: - HIS Sign: $84/hour per interpreter (two-hour minimum) - Mosaic Interpreting: $105/hour standard, with additional fees for holidays, non-business hours, short notice, and performance interpretation

Description

This contract is for professional Sign Language Interpreting and related communication access services to support University-sponsored activities. Services may be required for academic instruction, administrative and employment-related activities, student services, meetings, trainings, and public-facing events. The contractor must provide interpreters proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) capable of interpreting specialized academic content, including complex terminology, and must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility requirements. The contract includes provisions for qualified substitute interpreters and covers a range of academic and non-academic settings.

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