Response to Questions and Comments

Austin Peay State University is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑site and limited video‑remote interpreting services (including sign language) for its students. All requests will be centralized through the Office of Student Access Services and submitted by email. The contractor must bill travel time as a “Portal Fee” in 15‑minute increments, ensure any vehicle used on campus has a valid parking pass, and cannot subcontract the work. The incumbent provider is Northern Kentucky Services for the Deaf, Inc., and the university anticipates an average monthly spend of about $11,000 on these services. Bids may be submitted electronically or as a sealed hard‑copy by the deadline of August 28, 2026.