British Columbia BCBid #RSOS-HAN-27-002

Legislative Assembly of BC seeks remote English-to-ASL interpretation services for live House broadcasts

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is seeking remote English-to-American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services for live broadcasts of Routine Business during House sittings. - Government Buyer: - Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Remote English-to-ASL interpretation services - Includes Hearing Interpreters and Deaf Interpreters (DIs) - Interpretation for Member statements, Question Period, petitions, committee reports, and other regular House business - Services delivered in teams - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be provided remotely - Support for live broadcasting is required - Standing offer arrangement; services provided on an as-needed basis - No guaranteed number of contracts or draw downs - Period of Performance: - Initial contract period is one year, with up to four additional 12-month renewal options at the buyer's discretion

Description

This Request for Standing Offer (RSO) is issued by the Legislative Assembly of BC to establish one or more standing offers with vendors for remote English-to-American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services. The services support live broadcasting of Routine Business of House sittings, including Member statements, Question Period, petitions, and committee reports. The services are to be provided on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed number or value of contracts. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with an option to renew for four additional 12-month terms at the Legislative Assembly's discretion.

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