American Sign Language Interpretation Services

The vendor required to provide american sign language interpretation services are essential to ensuring effective communication and access to program resources for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, thereby supporting the overall goals of the agency.
- American sign language interpretation (ASL) and requirements
•    The contractor must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting spoken language to sign language and interpreting sign to spoken language for small to medium-sized meetings, presentations, and open discussion. 
•    As evidence of interpretation proficiency, the contractor shall be required to interpret a brief presentation and a discussion between multiple parties. 
•    Certified by the registry of interpreters of the deaf. 
•    As proof of meeting this requirement, the contractor shall provide with its proposal a copy of the certification. 
•    Provide american sign language interpretation services at all agency advisory council meetings. 
•    There will be 12 advisory council meetings scheduled throughout the contract. 
•    Provide american sign language interpretation services at all pre and post agency advisory council meetings. 
•    There will be 12 per advisory council meetings and 12 post advisory council meetings scheduled throughout the contract. 
•    Provide american sign language interpretation services at ad hoc meetings, given that the program provides three business days’ notice.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 6, 2026