Sign Language Proficiency Instrument (SLPI) Interviewer/Raters Multiple Positions Rolling Enrollment

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) and the Massachusetts Department of Early and Secondary Education (DESE), is seeking to establish a list of pre-qualified individuals to serve as SLPI (Sign Language Proficiency Interview) Coordinators and SLPI Interviewer/Raters. The SLPI is a criterion-referenced test developed to assess sign language communication skills, using a conversational approach to evaluate both language production and comprehension. The selected individuals will conduct the SLPI interviews and rate the sign language proficiency of candidates, including Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, according to the established SLPI methodology. The contract period is for 10 fiscal years from execution through June 30, 2034, and MCDHH is seeking to award contracts to up to 30 qualified individuals. Responses will be accepted on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted to assess applicants. The compensation rates for the SLPI Interviewer/Rater positions range from $50/hour to $125/hour depending on the level of experience, with additional reimbursement for travel time and mileage.

This is a limited user contract, restricted to use by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and its agencies. MCDHH reserves the right to adjust the compensation policies and rates during the contract term as needed. No further details are provided about any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget or award value for the contract is not specified.