26-014 On-Demand Sign Language Services

The Muscogee County School District (MCSD) in Columbus, Georgia, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-014 on February 6, 2026, to procure on-demand sign language interpreter (SLI) and signing paraprofessional/communication assistant (SP/CA) services for the 2026-2027 school year. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers to provide both in-person and virtual SLI services, with SP/CA services available for in-person delivery only. Bidders must hold valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Educational Interpreter licenses for SLIs and Georgia Paraprofessional licenses for SP/CAs, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automobile, and workers' compensation. All pricing must be submitted on an hourly basis and include all expenses such as travel and mileage, with rates remaining firm throughout the contract period. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for Board renewal in one-year increments up to a maximum total term of three years. Key deadlines include written questions due by February 17, 2026, with answers posted by February 19, 2026, and sealed bid responses due by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST; contract award is scheduled for April 20, 2026, with contractor commencement on July 1, 2026. No site visits or bidders' conferences are specified in the solicitation documents, and this is an on-demand contract with no guaranteed minimum volume of work.

The ITB does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must register with the federal E-Verify work authorization program, pass debarment checks, and comply with all Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality requirements and MCSD policies. The MCSD is exempt from state sales tax, and payment terms are Net 30 upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance of services. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation documents, nor are any specific award values or budget ranges disclosed. Interested suppliers should contact the MCSD directly for additional details regarding anticipated service volumes, pricing expectations, or any other specific requirements necessary to develop competitive proposals.