Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor to provide statewide American Sign Language (ASL) in‑person interpreting services under a master agreement (IFB No. C5613445‑D). The work includes certified and qualified‑only interpreters available 24/7 at prisons, treatment centers, and CDCR administrative offices. Service rates must be submitted on a rate‑sheet covering business‑hour and emergency‑hour categories, with a 25 % as‑needed allowance. Contractors must meet strict security clearances, certifications, HIPAA BAA, PREA training, TB testing, and may be required to disclose any use of generative AI tools. Early‑payment discounts (≥ 1 % and ≥ $50) are permitted and may be used as a tie‑breaker.
• Provides ASL interpreting for an extensive list of correctional facilities, training centers, and CDCR offices (≈150 locations).
• Requires 24/7 availability, 48‑hour response time, and compliance with security, HIPAA, PREA, and certification requirements (RID, NAD, NIC, court‑certified).
• Bidders submit hourly rates via a protected Excel rate sheet; total award is calculated from estimated hours plus a 25 % contingency.
• Submission deadline 16 Nov 2026, bid opening 17 Nov 2026 (audio‑only), and contract performance 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 (3 years).