BPFY2701- Sign Language Interpretation Services

Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors to provide sign language interpretation services for students requiring accommodations. The selected vendor will provide qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and other communication professionals to ensure effective communication and equal access to OTC educational programs, services, activities, meetings, and events. The services may include classroom instruction, academic activities, meetings, college events, and other approved accommodation needs. • The contract period will be from August 17, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two additional one-year extension options. • The vendor must provide qualified interpreters for in-person services at all OTC campuses, education centers, and other designated locations. • The vendor must maintain adequate staffing levels to provide timely interpreter services for classroom instruction, laboratories, testing, student services, meetings, orientations, campus events, employee functions, and other College-related activities. • The vendor must demonstrate sufficient staffing capacity and geographic coverage to reliably serve the College's service area and accommodate interpreter requests at multiple locations simultaneously when necessary.