Sign Language Interpretation Services

Texas Woman's University (TWU) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide sign language interpreter services to students with disabilities at their Denton, Dallas, and Houston campuses. The contract term is anticipated to begin upon award and expire one year from the last signature, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by November 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT and must be submitted online through TWU's electronic bidding portal. TWU will evaluate proposals based on criteria including company and staff experience, availability, cost, and virtual interpretation capabilities, and may award to one or more vendors. Interpreters must hold specific certifications from organizations such as the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and TWU expects to require between 15-20 interpreters per term with a mix of in-person and virtual services.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP also does not provide any information on award values or budget ranges, but indicates that pricing is expected to be below $75/hour for daytime and $85/hour for evening assignments.