California eProcure #2167

California seeks statewide in-person ASL interpreting services for official business

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services statewide. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Scope of Services: - In-person ASL interpreting for meetings, trainings, events, and official business - Coverage includes Sacramento, Los Angeles, Fresno, and other locations throughout California - Specialized communication modes required: ASL, trilingual, oral, ProTactile, tactile/close vision, lip-reading, sight translation, and voice-to-text - Services for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened individuals - Certified interpreters must meet specified qualifications - Multiple interpreters may be required for longer sessions; pricing is hourly per interpreter - Services available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PT, with additional coverage as needed - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with bid instructions and state contracting terms - Submission of interpreter certifications and documentation - Participation and preference programs: Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Small Business (SB) - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are referenced; this is a service-based procurement.

Description

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is soliciting bids for qualified in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services. The services are intended to support the Department's communication access needs for meetings, trainings, events, and other official business throughout California. Bidders must comply with the instructions in the solicitation and submit complete bids by the specified deadline. The DDS reserves the right to cancel the IFB without cause at any time prior to award.

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