Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Buyer seeks qualified sign language interpreters to provide services to Deaf individuals in various settings for all Executive Branch agencies. This contract will create a list of pre-qualified interpreters who will receive job assignments through MCDHH's Interpreter/CART Referral Service. The contract is open to individual interpreters with W-9 status as individuals or sole proprietors, not businesses. Buyer aims to increase the number and diversity of ASL/English Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, and CART Providers across Massachusetts.

• 2/6/2025 - RFR Release Date
• 7/1/2025 - Contract Start Date
• 6/1/2028 - Proposal Due Date

• Must be an individual interpreter (not a business)
• Must have MMARS Vendor Code and COMMBUYS Registration
• Must meet MCDHH's requirements for certification and/or state screening
• Must have no significant criminal offender record
• Must have no documented adverse history with MCDHH

• Provide sign language interpretation services for Deaf individuals in various settings
• Maintain active COMMBUYS registration and MMARS vendor code
• Submit interpreting certification and/or state screening documentation
• Accept job assignments through MCDHH's Interpreter/CART Referral Service
• Maintain interpreting certification without breaks
• Complete CORI background check process
• Submit electronic responses through COMMBUYS system
• Adhere to contract quality assurance standards
• Interpret for Deaf, oral deaf, DeafBlind, late deafened, and hard of hearing individuals
• Provide documentation of years of experience in interpretation services
• Accept electronic funds transfer payment method
• Offer prompt payment discount options if possible
• Document and disclose any past contract sanctions or terminations
• Submit MCD10 application form and supporting documentation
• Provide evidence of certification from RID/NAD or BEI
• Maintain active status as an individual interpreter or sole proprietor
• Comply with Executive Order 515 for environmentally preferable services
• Complete required Commonwealth contract forms upon award
• Disclose any breaks in certification history
• Accept rolling enrollment throughout the contract period