ASL Interpreting Services - 25CTC006

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) 25CTC006 for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services to be provided statewide. The procurement seeks quotes from Certified Small/Micro Business Vendors to deliver ASL interpretation services across various settings, including Commission meetings, closed sessions, and Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) adjudications. Required interpreters must possess specific professional certifications, including National Interpreting Certification (NIC), NAD levels III-V, and RID certifications, with the ability to perform both in-person and remote simultaneous translation services. The contract will cover the period from September 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a potential one-year extension option. Vendors must submit quotes by 4:00 pm on August 6, 2025, for services to be rendered in locations such as Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Interpreters will be expected to provide real-time translation services with different pricing structures for normal and expedited requests. The CTC will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible quote, with no guaranteed minimum service volume.

The solicitation is specifically restricted to California-certified Small Businesses, creating a set-aside opportunity for qualified small business vendors in the ASL interpretation sector. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance policies and adhere to strict confidentiality agreements when providing services for closed sessions and administrative hearings. The contract has a maximum value of $9,999.99, with payment structured based on actual services rendered rather than a fixed annual allocation. Interpreters must demonstrate professional capabilities across diverse settings, including administrative hearings, commission meetings, and other miscellaneous professional environments. Successful vendors will be expected to provide flexible interpretation services with the capability to respond to both standard and urgent translation needs. The procurement emphasizes not just linguistic skills, but also professional certification, confidentiality, and adaptability in providing ASL interpretation services across multiple governmental contexts. The contract represents an opportunity for certified small businesses to provide critical communication support for California state agencies.