RFQ - Interpreting Services

Tennessee Technological University is seeking a contractor to provide real‑time American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf/Hard‑of‑Hearing students across its campuses and other Tennessee public universities. The contract requires a minimum staff of eight qualified interpreters (NRID or NAD‑eligible), located within a two‑hour drive of Cookeville, TN, with at least five years of experience serving three or more four‑year university campuses. Services include on‑site and remote (telephone/video) interpreting, a guaranteed two‑hour response time to service requests, and travel reimbursement for up to 1.5 hours each way. The award is a one‑year contract (potentially extendable up to five years) with firm hourly rates to be submitted by bidders. • Minimum 8 NRID/NAD‑eligible interpreters on staff at award. • 2‑hour response window for all service requests; full fulfillment expected. • Required experience: ≥5 years serving ≥3 four‑year universities (sub‑contractor experience acceptable). • Contract period: 07 Jul 2026 – 07 Jul 2027 (extendable). • Payment: Firm hourly rates; monthly invoicing; travel reimbursed per TN regulations.