Braille Transcription and Proofreading
Active State & local contract Michigan Awarded
- Contract number
- MA220000000682
- Awardee
- James Darrell Russell
- Contracting organization
- Department Technology, Management and Budget
Contract facts
- Cumulative value
- $115,000
- End date
- Points of contact
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- Marissa Gove govem1@michigan.gov (517) 449-8952
- IMC Coordinator msdb-imc@michigan.gov (517) 243-5583
Contract details come from michigan.gov. Updated .
About this contract
This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides comprehensive Braille transcription and proofreading services for educational materials throughout Michigan. The contract encompasses transcription of textbooks and educational materials into Literary Braille, Nemeth Code for mathematics and science content, music notation, and computer codes. Services are delivered on a per-page pricing basis, with rates ranging from $3.00 for standard Unified English Braille (UEB) code pages to $6.00 for UEB music code pages, and $3.00 per tactile graphic. All work must comply with Braille Authority of North America (BANA) standards and be performed by Library of Congress-certified Braille transcriptionists, with quality assurance conducted by proofreading teams composed of both sighted and visually impaired readers. The contract is designed to serve local and intermediate school districts across Michigan that support students with visual impairments.
The prime contractor for this IDV is James Darrell Russell, a Missouri sole proprietor, under contract with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The contracting organization manages the agreement through the Michigan Department of Education's Low Incidence Outreach (LIO) office. The contract period extends from April 4, 2022, through April 3, 2027, with one available five-year renewal option at the State's discretion. The estimated initial contract value is $115,000.00, with a requirement for the contractor to deliver approximately 5 to 10 volumes monthly. The contract includes service level agreements with penalties up to $500 per occurrence for non-compliance with delivery requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 220000000682.pdf |
Quick answers
Who holds contract MA220000000682?
Contract MA220000000682 was awarded to James Darrell Russell by Department Technology, Management and Budget in Michigan on April 4, 2022.
How much is contract MA220000000682 worth?
Its cumulative value is $115,000.
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