Sign Language Interpreting and In Person Real Time Captioning Services

The vendor is required to provide american sign language (ASL) interpreting and communication access real-time translation (CART) captioning services via a video conferencing platform (like zoom, WebEx, etc.) on an “as requested” basis.
- Requirements
•    Provide ASL interpreting and CART captioning services on an as-needed basis throughout the year, including last-minute requests. 
•    Ensure flexibility to accommodate class cancellations, early endings, or student absences. 
•    Assign consistent interpreters and captioners to the same student and class when possible. 
•    Report any irregularities (e.g., student absences, class cancellations) to the service requestor. 
•    Service guarantee; upon district request supplier will be obligated to provide serve at least 72 hours in advance.
- ASL interpreters
•    Post-secondary educational ASL interpreting experience; aa/as degree or higher preferred.
•    Rid certified or qualified.
•    Two-hour minimum per assignment.
•    Flat hourly fee for semester-long assignments
- CART captioners
•    Post-secondary CART experience; aa/as degree or higher preferred.
•    NCRA certified or qualified.
•    Two-hour minimum per assignment.
•    Flat hourly fee for semester-long assignments.
•    Must provide transcripts to students or coordinator by 5 pm next day.
- Estimated service hours (historical)
•    2022: ~65 hrs. and week interpreting; ~8 hrs. and week CART
•    2023: ~40 hrs. and week interpreting; ~10 hrs. and week CART
•    2024: ~30 hrs. and week interpreting; ~5 hrs. and week CART
- Service availability
•    Operating hours: interpreting and in-person captioning services shall be available from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., with the option of Saturday and Sunday service.

- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory) Date: September 10, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 12, 2025