The City of Worcester is seeking interpretation services for American Sign Language for Worcester Public Schools for three years (Dec 1, 2026, through Nov 30, 2029). Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Services are billed at an hourly rate with a 2-hour minimum. Bidders must provide current ASL certification and CORI checks. Payment terms are net 45 days.
Payment terms are net 45 days. terms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications. awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
All American Sign Language interpreters must be certified and provide a copy of their certification to the coordinator of translation and interpretation. all american sign language interpreters must be certified and provide a copy of their certification to the coordinator of translation and interpretation.
If the interpreter is not notified of the cancellation 48 hours prior to the meeting, the interpreter will charge 100 of theminimum fee or time booked, whichever is greater. if the interpreter is not notified of the cancellation 48 hours prior to the meeting, the interpreter will charge 100 of theminimum fee or time booked, whichever is greater.
Any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date. any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.
Failure to comply with contractual requirements may result in immediate suspension or contract termination. failure to comply with contractual requirements may result in immediate suspension or contract termination.
Interpretation services include: facetoface sign language interpretation inperson or virtual. interpretation services include: facetoface sign language interpretation inperson or virtual