IFB # S26-33152 In-Person American Sign Language Interpreting Services

The state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) # S26-33152 for In-Person American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services, issued by the State of California and involving multiple jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP. The procurement appears to be seeking professional ASL interpretation services for various government agencies within these jurisdictions. While specific details about the ASL interpreting services are limited in the provided documentation, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive need for in-person language interpretation services. The initial posting date is January 5, 2026, with proposals due by January 30, 2026. Concurrently, a separate Notice of Intent to Award RFP #25723 for Public Relations Consultant Services has been issued, with Sutton PR Inc identified as the intended contractor. Potential bidders are required to carefully review all documentation and meet the submission deadlines.

The documentation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The Notice of Intent to Award provides a mechanism for potential protesters to submit written notices to the Department of General Services and CAAM by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. if they wish to challenge the proposed contract award. No specific award value, budget range, or incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation. The contract appears to be focused on professional services within government communication and interpretation domains. Interested vendors would need to carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand complete qualifications, evaluation criteria, and specific requirements for the ASL interpreting services contract.