IFB SD25-00025 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services for CDCR/CCHCS Headquarters

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) SD25-00025 on May 7, 2026, for the procurement of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at CDCR/CCHCS headquarters. The contractor must provide comprehensive in-person and virtual ASL interpreting services to support deaf and hard of hearing staff members within the correctional health care system. The scope of work includes all associated labor, travel and per diem expenses, materials, non-consumable supplies, transportation, equipment, and janitorial supplies containing only post-consumer recycled paper products. The selected contractor must maintain service availability across both in-person and virtual delivery modalities to accommodate flexible scheduling needs for state correctional and healthcare personnel. Qualified ASL interpreters with appropriate credentials and demonstrable experience in professional interpreting services are required to meet performance standards. The bid submission deadline is May 22, 2026, with specific response deadlines, site visit opportunities, and contract award timelines outlined in the detailed IFB document to guide potential bidders through the procurement process.

The IFB document references potential set-asides and incumbent contractor information, though specific details regarding disadvantaged enterprise designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility are contained within the complete solicitation materials. The contractor will be responsible for all operational expenses associated with service delivery, and pricing structures, payment terms, and contract duration will be established through the IFB process. The contract will include compliance requirements with state procurement standards and mandates regarding environmentally sustainable janitorial supply usage. Additional contract terms addressing performance standards, insurance requirements, and contract renewal options are specified within the sample contract and underlying solicitation documents. Award value and specific budget ranges for this procurement were not disclosed in the available summary materials and should be obtained directly from the complete IFB documentation.