Sign Language Interpreters - Statewide

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids from vendors to provide statewide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for deaf or hard of hearing individuals at their facilities across the state. The selected vendor will be required to have a wide network of qualified interpreters available to provide in-person services on short notice, potentially same-day. Interpreters must meet specific qualifications, and the vendor will be responsible for billing the state on a 2-hour minimum, 15-minute increment basis. The contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2025, with no renewal options. The RFQ details the service requirements, vendor qualifications, and the bid submission process, which includes a due date of September 4, 2024. Pricing is requested for both the initial term and a potential 2-year renewal period, though the total contract value has not been specified.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or the current service environment. The funding source for this contract opportunity is also not specified, other than stating the total contract payments shall not exceed an amount to be determined by the state prior to contract execution.