ASL Interpreter Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 304-26-0003JW for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services, seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing employees. The procurement will support various settings including training classes, personnel meetings, seminars, and business operations, with services to be delivered both in-person at CPA locations in Austin, Texas, and virtually via online platforms. Bidders must provide SLIS/ASL interpreters with active certification from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, primarily utilizing Level III (Advanced) interpreters. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with options to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. Bids are due on July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT and must be submitted electronically. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: costs (40%), compliance with specifications (40%), and respondent qualifications, experience, and past performance (20%). The pricing structure includes rates for different interpreter levels (1-5) and service types, with standard and expedited request options.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. CPA currently employs approximately five deaf and hard of hearing employees who may utilize these services, and the contract will be awarded to a single successful respondent, with CPA reserving the right to add or delete services during the contract period. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the document, the pricing will be firm for the initial term and optional renewal periods, covering both in-person and virtual interpretation services across multiple interpreter levels. The procurement appears to be an open competition for qualified ASL interpretation service providers who can meet the specified certification and performance requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The contract represents an opportunity for qualified ASL interpretation service providers to support the CPA's communication needs for deaf and hard of hearing employees across various professional settings.