American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services

Austin Community College (ACC) District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services year-round for its deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and visitors at all ACC locations, including campuses, service centers, and business centers. The selected firm will be responsible for providing both in-person and remote video remote interpreting services as needed. The RFP outlines the scope of work, scheduling requirements, qualification criteria for interpreters, and the procurement schedule, with a solicitation conference on September 3, 2024, a deadline for questions on September 4, 2024, and a proposal due date of September 12, 2024. ACC plans to award the contract by November 29, 2024 with an anticipated start date of December 2, 2024. The evaluation criteria will focus on the qualifications and certifications of the proposed staff, the quality and reliability of the services, the proposed cost, and the respondent's past experience. ACC reserves the right to conduct oral presentations, site visits, and request best and final offers during the evaluation process.

ACC is committed to maximizing opportunities for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and encourages respondents to include SLBEs on their teams and to use SLBEs as subcontractors, with a 30% participation goal. The RFP requires respondents to provide detailed pricing information, including any educational discounts, on the provided pricing worksheet. While no incumbent vendor is listed, the contract value and budget range are not specified in the RFP.