Sign Language Interpreting (SLI) Services 7/1/25-6/30/27
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000031134
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
Opportunity details come from ohiobuys.ohio.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking vendors to provide comprehensive sign language interpreting (SLI) and deaf interpreting (DI) services across all 88 Ohio counties through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The procurement aims to secure qualified interpreters for on-site and remote services to support OOD employees during meetings, trainings, and forums, with services typically required during standard working hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday). Vendors must be prepared to accommodate interpreter scheduling with at least three business days' notice, though occasionally shorter notice may be required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a targeted contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and potential renewals for up to 24 additional months. Respondents must complete multiple attachments, including experience summaries, certification statements, and a financial response form detailing hourly rates for interpreting services. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for effective communication support and provide qualified interpreters to ensure equal participation in public services and activities.
The contract opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations, but respondents must submit an Affirmative Action Program Verification and comply with state regulations regarding ethics, equal employment opportunity, and veteran-friendly business practices. The procurement is funded through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services, with OOD receiving $166,384,030 in federal funds in the federal fiscal year 2024, supplemented by state appropriations covering 21.3% of total costs. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the statewide scope and comprehensive service requirements suggest a significant potential contract value. Vendors must be prepared to provide interpreting services across diverse geographic regions and potentially varying service contexts. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of communication accessibility and the need for qualified, professional interpreters who can support individuals with hearing disabilities across all Ohio counties.
Opportunity text
This amendment is to change the closing date to June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM. If you have already submitted a response to this solicitation previously, you will need to resubmit. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking vendors to provide on-site and/or remote sign language interpreting (SLI) and/or deaf interpreting (DI) services in all eighty-eight (88) Ohio counties. OOD provides sign language interpreting (SLI) and/or deaf interpreting (DI) to OOD employees for a variety of meetings, trainings, and forums throughout the state. OOD is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and communication access to individuals who need communication support. Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local government entities are required to ensure effective communication with individuals who have disabilities. This includes providing qualified sign language interpreters (SLIs) or other appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with hearing disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from public services, programs, and activities.
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