ASL Interpretation Services

The City of Pasadena is procuring American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation Services for its Department of Transportation, seeking a certified ASL interpreter to support employee meetings and training sessions. The contract will run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with specific requirements including a minimum of 10 years of professional interpreting experience and familiarity with engineering and transportation terminology. Interpreters must be able to support both in-person and virtual meetings, with provisions for one interpreter for up to two hours and a second interpreter available after that time. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal by 2:00 pm on June 13, 2023, with quotes remaining valid for 90 days or until the FY2024 Purchase Order is processed. The evaluation process will be competitive, with 80% weight given to experience, 15% to cost proposal, and 5% to local Pasadena business preference. Key deliverables include providing professional ASL interpretation services with at least 72 hours' notice, ability to cancel 18 hours in advance without fee, and assignment of client-preferred interpreters from a professional pool.

The solicitation appears to have a strong focus on equal opportunity and workforce diversity, as evidenced by the included AA forms (Vendor Questionnaire, Project Workforce Utilization, and Current Permanent Workforce Utilization). While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the forms suggest a commitment to non-discriminatory hiring practices and promoting diverse workforce representation. Bidders must submit various required documents, including vendor questionnaires, relevant experience forms, and ASL certifications. The procurement process requires vendors to provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, with a warning that failure to submit this identifier may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. Additional documentation requirements include a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form and a technical questionnaire for potential technology integrations. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract appears to be structured for a one-year term with potential for ongoing service requirements, targeting professional ASL interpretation services for the Transportation Department.