IFB 10211314 ASL Interpreting Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Office of the General Counsel, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10211314 to secure American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for an employee's day-to-day activities and job-required training. The procurement is seeking in-person ASL interpreters to be utilized primarily at the Resources Building in Sacramento, California, with services to be delivered on an as-needed basis. The contract will have a two-year anticipated term, beginning in September 2025, with an estimated total of 200 service hours over the contract period and a minimum two-hour increment per service engagement. All ASL interpreters must hold certifications from recognized organizations such as the National Interpreting Certification (NIC), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Key evaluation criteria will include interpreter qualifications, hourly pricing, and compliance with DVBE program requirements. Bids are due by July 22, 2025, at 4:00 pm, with a public bid opening scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams.

The solicitation includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program participation, with a specific goal of 3% DVBE participation. The attached DVBE Subcontractor Contacts List provides three certified DVBE subcontractors: Continental Interpreting Services Inc., Bubel Consulting LLC, and V-Solutions Consulting LLC, to assist bidders in meeting participation requirements. Bidders must submit various certifications and forms, including DVBE participation documentation, references, and detailed interpreter qualifications. The procurement offers small business preferences and includes specific requirements for interpreter conduct, professional dress code, and confidentiality. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured with hourly rates submitted by bidders and covering approximately 200 total service hours over the two-year contract period. The solicitation demonstrates the state's commitment to supporting disabled veteran-owned businesses and ensuring high-quality, professional ASL interpretation services for state employees.