Opportunity
El Paso Independent School District Ionwave #27-018
EPISD language services and 10-person interpretation headset system
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
27-018
NAICS
541930
El Paso Independent School District is seeking firms to provide language-access services and related interpretation equipment for students, families, employees, and community stakeholders. - Government buyer: El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), Procurement & School Resources, El Paso, Texas. - Requested services: Written translation and transcription; spoken-language interpretation in person, by phone, and by video; and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in person and by video. Pricing categories include hourly and per-word rates, emergency in-person interpretation with less than 24 hours' notice, and prerecorded ASL interpretation for district videos. - Product and named OEM: One 10-person language interpretation headset system, specified as Enersound or equal. No part number is provided. - Notable requirements: Firms should demonstrate relevant experience, qualified and certified staff, quality assurance, and required background checks. Services support students with disabilities as well as language access for district families, employees, and community stakeholders. Multiple awards are possible. - Contract term: One initial year following award, with up to four additional one-year options at EPISD's discretion, subject to satisfactory service. Renewal pricing is generally expected to remain at the initial contract price or discount unless otherwise approved.
Description
The El Paso Independent School District is requesting proposals from qualified, certified, and experienced firms to provide translation, transcription, and interpretation services, including American Sign Language interpretation. Proposals must include the specified vendor information, required forms, IRS W-9, CIP Form 1295, certificate of insurance, two years of financial statements, and a vendor proposal with an overview, certifications and resumes, and a quality assurance plan. A non-mandatory pre-proposal informational conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026. Responses are due October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT.