CN250005_-_Q_A_Document_1.pdf
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- Literary Braille Transcription Services CN250005
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- Sacramento County, San Francisco City, California
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) CN250005 for Literary Braille Transcription Services issued by the California Department of Education. The document clarifies that T-Base Communications USA, Inc. was the previous contract holder and that literary subjects specifically refer to English/Language Arts materials. The scope of services includes transcription of textbooks across all grade levels, with requirements for complete proofreading of all transcribed materials for accuracy against the original text.
The document provides important technical clarifications regarding tactile graphics, defining them as tables, charts, pictures, drawings, maps, and historical reference diagrams that are integral to the content. The Q&A emphasizes the strict quality control requirements, specifically stating that spot-checking is not acceptable - all transcriptions must be entirely proofread for accuracy to the original text, regardless of grade level or content type.
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| CN250005_Literary_Braille_Transcription_Services.pdf | ||
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Invitation for Bid (IFB) – Literary Braille Transcription Services
CN250005
Questions and Answers
Question 1: Who held the last literary braille contract?
Response 1: T-Base Communications USA, Inc.
Question 2: What subjects are considered literary?
Response 2: Literary subjects are English/Language Arts.
Question 3: Can you please provide an example of what is considered a tactile graphic, are tables and charts considered graphics?
Response 3: Tables and charts are considered graphics as are any pictures/drawings that are integral to the content it refers to; this would include maps and historical reference diagrams.
Question 4: Does the proofreader need to fully proofread the textbook or spot check the textbooks?
Response 4: All Transcriptions of the original text must be entirely proofread for accuracy to the original text.
Question 5: Are all textbooks, in every grade, to be proofread?
Response 5: Yes, all Transcriptions of the original text must be proofread for accuracy to the original text.
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