RFP 25-01 Educational Interpreter Services for the Deaf (Annual Contract)

The State of Georgia, specifically through the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), is seeking proposals for an annual contract to provide temporary staffing services for educational interpreter services for the deaf on an as-needed basis within Chatham County. The RFP outlines the scope of work, which includes providing qualified interpreters to fulfill requests from the school district as they arise. Respondents must provide hourly rates for interpreter services, including a technology fee for virtual placements, and the contract term will be one year with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by September 5, 2024, and the district reserves the right to negotiate lower fees through the solicitation process. The RFP does not identify any set-aside requirements or designations, and the current incumbent provider is Blazerworks/Vocovison at a rate of $73.28 per hour. While the RFP does not specify an award amount, it indicates the district currently utilizes approximately 4 interpreters and anticipates a similar need for the upcoming school year.