Contract 115153

The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has awarded a contractual services agreement to Ben Sparks, an independent sign language interpreter, under contract number 115153. The contract, executed on December 29, 2025, provides for sign language interpretation services valued at $110.00, with a compensation rate of $55.00 per hour and a two-hour minimum billing requirement. The period of performance runs from April 14, 2026, through June 14, 2026, with a maximum contract duration of one year.

The service is scheduled to be performed on April 14, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bryan College of Health Science, located at 1535 S 52nd Street, Classroom 300, Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Sparks will provide interpretation services for a co-presentation by Kim Davis and Vali Hitz. The contract is governed by the Registrar of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct and includes standard provisions for non-discrimination, indemnification, and professional ethical compliance. Invoices must be submitted within 60 days of service delivery, and a minimum 24-hour cancellation notice requirement applies to both parties.