RFR 21-10-MCD: Contract Interpreters & Transliterators f/t Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is seeking to develop one or more contracts with qualified sign language interpreters and transliterators for an agreed-upon number of work hours per week with guaranteed pay for such hours. The successful contractors will provide interpreting and transliterating services in a range of settings, including onsite and remote, and will also provide mentorship and support for the development of new interpreters within the profession. • The contract will be for a fixed number of hours per week, with a schedule provided by MCDHH. • The contract will be for a single fiscal year, with the option to renew. • The contractor will be required to provide interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals as assigned by MCDHH. • The contractor will be required to provide mentorship and support for the development of new interpreters within the profession. • The contractor will be paid an hourly rate based on, but not necessarily equal to, MCD06 rates.