Communication Access Real-Time (CART) Services

Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals for Communication Access Real-Time (CART) Services. The University is seeking qualified firms to provide remote CART services, which include accurately and impartially providing real-time speech-to-text translation, displaying the translation through a video projector, and delivering an electronic copy of the transcript. The University expects an annual volume of 1,000-1,500 hours of CART services, with the historical volume in 2023 being 1,128 hours. Respondents are not required to have NCRA certification, but must adhere to the NCRA Code of Conduct. The evaluation criteria include the respondent's qualifications, ability to provide the required services, past performance, and pricing. Proposals are due by May 29, 2024, and the University will evaluate the proposals and make an award decision by June 11, 2024, with the selected contractor(s) expected to begin work on September 1, 2024.

The University is a participant in the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, and respondents must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their proposal. The HUB Subcontracting Plan outlines the subcontracting opportunities available, the expected percentages to be subcontracted to HUBs and non-HUBs, and the required documentation and affirmations the respondent must submit. The University does not provide any information regarding possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.