MCD06 ASL Interpreters and Transliterators for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), is procuring American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and transliterators to provide services to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The contract, identified as MCD06, covers a 9-year term from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2027, with a 3-year initial term and two 3-year renewal options. The contract is mandatory and exclusive for all Executive Branch agencies in Massachusetts, and is also available for use by other Commonwealth agencies, cities, towns, districts, counties, public libraries, public schools, public hospitals, public institutions of higher education, and certain non-profit organizations. Interpreters must be certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), or approved by MCDHH through a screening process. The contract covers pricing, procedures for requesting and assigning interpreters, quality assurance, and other operational details.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or contractors are listed, and the contract opportunity does not provide specific award values or budget ranges. However, the contract is an ongoing requirement for the state of Massachusetts and the local jurisdictions of Suffolk County and the City of Boston, indicating a sustained need for these critical services.