Statewide Real-Time Captioning (CART) and Sign Language Interpreter Services

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR071990 provides a comprehensive statewide contract for Real-Time Captioning (CART) and Sign Language Interpreter Services. The IDV covers a wide range of interpreting and communication services for deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and speech-impaired individuals across various professional settings, including business meetings, legal proceedings, educational environments, and medical appointments. Services include in-person sign language interpreting (general, legal, provisional, and educational), video remote interpreting (VRI), real-time captioning, and specialized communication support with hourly rates ranging from $95 to $170 depending on the specific service type and complexity.

The master agreement is awarded to Access Professional Interpreting, LLC of Tempe, Arizona, by the Arizona Department of Administration State Procurement Office. The contract has an initial performance period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, with an option for extension through May 31, 2026. The statewide contract covers the entire state of Arizona and is designed to serve state agencies, boards, commissions, and Participating Members of the State Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated annual service volume is between $2-$3 million, with a firm-fixed pricing structure and no guaranteed spending commitment. Access Professional Interpreting has comprehensive liability insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and $2,000,000 in professional liability.