IFB #24-008 - American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services

The California Secretary of State (SOS) is soliciting for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-008. The SOS is seeking ASL interpreters to provide Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), on-site at SOS locations, and at other locations as needed. The services will include interpreting spoken English to ASL and/or ASL to spoken English for trainings, internal meetings, public meetings, interpreting scripts for ASL videos, and other events requiring reasonable accommodation. The anticipated contract term is September 2024 through June 30, 2027. The IFB outlines the mandatory qualifications and certification requirements for the ASL interpreters, as well as the service requirements such as notification timelines, number of interpreters needed, emergency rates, cancellation policies, and travel reimbursement. Pricing will be evaluated based on the overall average rate proposed by the bidder.

The IFB does not include a small business or DVBE preference program, but does require bidders to disclose the use of any generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and the IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The SOS has not provided a specific award value or budget range for this procurement.