USD ASL Interpretative Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP-USD06262026
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The University of South Dakota is requesting proposals for American Sign Language interpretative services for fiscal year 2027, with proposals due July 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due July 17, 2026, with State responses provided by July 22, 2026. The anticipated award decision and contract negotiation is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
Interpreters must hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or equivalent documented evidence of comparable education and professional experience. Demonstrated experience in higher education settings is strongly preferred. The vendor must demonstrate sufficient staffing capacity to handle both recurring and ad hoc requests with reliable coverage, maintain consistent interpreter assignments when practicable, respond to routine requests within two business days, and accommodate urgent or same-day requests when possible. All services must comply with applicable federal and state accessibility requirements and confidentiality standards.
The scope encompasses real-time ASL interpretation services for classroom instruction, academic advising, commencement ceremonies, performances, orientations, recruitment events, and campus-wide programs in both in-person and virtual formats. Estimated annual service volume is approximately 800 to 1,200 hours. Proposals must detail staffing models, interpreter qualifications and availability, scheduling procedures, response times, cancellation and substitution policies, and billing methodology including hourly rates, minimum billing increments, and travel charges.
The contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. No total contract amount is specified; pricing will be negotiated based on proposals received. Submit proposals via email to Raleigh.Tiahrt@usd.edu with completed RFP form, executive summary, detailed response to each requirement, and cost proposal with labeled tabs. Direct inquiries to Raleigh.Tiahrt@usd.edu with subject line "RFP #USD06262026"; all inquiries and State responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system.
Opportunity text
To solicit ASL interpretative services for the University of South Dakota for FY27.
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Raleigh Tiahrt at Raleigh.Tiahrt@usd.ede with the subject line "RFP #USD06262026".
The State will respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Response to Offeror Questions document.pdf | ||
| RFP Document.pdf |
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