QA - Clarification.pdf

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This is a Q&A clarification document for CTSES Interpretation Services that addresses setup logistics, equipment requirements, and staffing schedules for a 5-day seminar requiring Arabic and Russian interpretation services.

The document specifies setup on January 24, 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) and seminar dates from January 27-31, 2025, with daily sessions running approximately 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM or earlier. Required equipment includes 2 interpretation consoles with Zoom capability, 4 interpreter headsets, 45 wireless headsets with earpieces, 45 table push/talk microphones, 3 lapel microphones, audio mixing equipment, and various other technical components. Staffing requirements include 2 Arabic interpreters, 2 Russian interpreters, 1 program manager, and 1 AV tech specialist each day. The center will provide full interpretation booths, with equipment strike scheduled immediately following program completion on January 31. The document notes that all times are subject to change.

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Q&A: Clarifications CTSES Interpretation

Questions for Clarification below:

1. Set up time and date?

2. Hours of the event the project manager and technician will be on-site working.

3. Strike time and date?

4. Do they need a tabletop booth or a full booth?

Answers in Response to Questions:

1. Set-up date and time: Friday, Jan 24 from ~9:00 am- 12:00 pm

2. See tentative schedule below.

3. We expect the interpretation company to dismantle the equipment immediately at the end of the program on Friday, January 31 which typically happens in the early afternoon. It is incorporated into the hours as stated on the tentative schedule.

4. Our Center has full booths for the interpretation company to use. We ask that they bring the following items per the PWS:

o Interpretation Console Transmitter/Receiver - 2 o Interpretation Console (Zoom capability) - 2 o Interpreter Headset - 4 o Microphone Central Unit (Zoom linkage) - 1 o Audio Mixer - 1 o Laptop Computer for Zoom - 2 o Wireless Headset with Earpiece - 45 o Table Push/Talk Microphone - 45 o Lapel Microphone - 3 o Stand Alone Room Speaker - 2 o XLR Cable - 9 o Portable Wireless Headset with Earpiece - 45 o Portable Wireless Interpreter Headset Transmitter/Receiver - 2

Schedule Days LCATs Involved Times Needed

Set up – Rehearsal; January 24, 2025 1 AV Tech Specialist ~ 0900 – 1200*

1 Program Manager

Seminar Day 1; January 27, 2025 2 Arabic Interpreters 2 Russian Interpreters

~ 0830 – 1600*

1 Program Manager / AV Tech

Q&A: Clarifications CTSES Interpretation

Seminar Day 2; January 28, 2025 2 Arabic Interpreters 2 Russian Interpreters

~ 0830 – 1530*

1 Program Manager / AV Tech

Seminar Day 3; January 29, 2025 2 Arabic Interpreters 2 Russian Interpreters

~ 0830 – 1330*

Seminar Day 4; January 30, 2025

2 Arabic Interpreters

~ 0830 – 1530*

Seminar Day 5; January 31, 2025

2 Arabic Interpreters

~ 0830 – 1300*

*Times are subject to change.

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