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Exhibit A Scope of Work

ITB-DEM-21-22-001 American Sign Language Interpretation Services

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Statement of Purpose / Need

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (hereinafter referred to as the "Division" or "FDEM") is seeking qualified Vendors to provide in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services throughout the state.

The Agreement, and any purchases made pursuant to the "Special Conditions" section of the Agreement, may only be used by the Division or the Executive Office of the Governor ("EOG") for gubernational press briefings in emergency-related contexts, including but not limited to during a State of Emergency declared by the Governor of Florida.

1.2 Contract Manager

Name: Samantha Bequer Email: Samantha. Bequer@em.myflorida.com Phone Number: (850) 815-4133

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SECTION 2 Scope of Work

Vendors will perform and provide in-person, on-site ASL interpretation services for deaf and hard of-hearing audiences during gubernational press briefings in emergency-related contexts as requested by the Division pursuant to the Agreement or EOG pursuant to the "Special Conditions" section of the Agreement. Vendors must be able to provide ASL interpretation services in response to an emergency or disaster event. Awarded Vendors must be prepared to provide ASL interpretation services on short notice and at any location within the awarded region.

2.1 Vendor Responsibilities

Vendors will be responsible for the following:

A. Criminal Background Screening Vendors must complete a Level 2 background screening for any personnel prior to working with the Division or EOG. Background screening must not be older than five (5) years. The background screening must be free of any disqualifying offense identified by section 435.04, Florida Statutes.

B. Availability and Scheduling Vendors must have an interpreter available at all times (24 hours/day, 365 days/year) that is able to respond onsite within three (3) hours upon request by the Division or EOG.

Interpreters must be physically present and prepared to provide ASL interpretation services at the Division's or EOG's specified location no later than 15 minutes prior to the designated event time, unless directed otherwise by the Division or EOG.

C. Timesheets Vendors must provide timesheets for each interpreter per appearance. The timesheet must contain the following information:

• Name of Interpreter

• Date

• Location of Event

• Period of Performance

• Signed attestation that the timesheet submitted is true, accurate, and complete

Note: Timesheets must be submitted to the Division or EOG, as applicable, prior to the interpreter leaving the location for the day and copies of the timesheets must be included when submitting invoices.

D. Reporting Vendors must create and maintain a report detailing all events, periods of performance, and interpreters involved by location and date. Reports will be submitted to the Division and EOG on a quarterly basis (on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1).

2.2 Interpreter Requirements

Any interpreter provided by a Vendor must be a Certified American Sign Language Interpreter as defined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Specific requirements are located at https://rid.org/rid�certification-overview/available-certification/cdi-certification/. More information located at the Center for Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation's website https://www.casli.org/. If requested by the Division or EOG, Vendors must provide proof of certification.

2.3 Type of Hours

Vendors will be allowed to provide hourly rates for different types of hours as defined below.