DHHC Medical Interpreter Training

The State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (DHHC527) awarded a contract to Nigel Howard under an Open Market Small Purchase procurement on April 24, 2026, with a completion date of April 27, 2026. The contract value is $5,000.00 and covers the delivery of Medical Interpreter Training consisting of four separate three-hour workshops totaling 12 contact hours. The curriculum is designed to enhance skill development for interpreters working in healthcare settings, with topics including medical terminology, ethics, cultural considerations, diversity, equity, and inclusion content. All training must comply with the continuing education requirements specified in Section 1515.80 of the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 Rules.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which impose mandatory compliance requirements including adherence to the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage obligations, insurance requirements (general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and auto liability of $1,000,000), and Standard Illinois Certifications covering 34 statutory and regulatory compliance areas. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause immediately or for convenience with thirty days' notice. As a contract award of $1,000 or more, a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee applies.