Posted Date : February 13,2020
Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : TRANSLATION-3411
Government authority located in Rhode Island; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for American sign language interpreting and communication access real-time services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposal
[B] Scope of Service:
(1) Vendor needs to provide American sign language interpreting, video remote interpreting (VRI), and communication access real-time services for the State of Rhode Island on an as needed when needed basis.
1. American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) Qualified interpreters that handle fast-pace assignments such as Board meetings, hearings and legal situations.
2. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Video Remote Interpreting is a free-based interpreting situation where at least one person is at a distance. The deaf participant and hearing participant are in the same room. The interpreter can be physically located at a call center in another city, working remotely and connected through a high-speed internet connection.
3. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)
CART is nearly verbatim, word-for-word instant translation of spoken word into written text using a stenotype machine or notebook computer and Realtime software. The text appears instantly on a computer screen so that the deaf and hard of hearing participant may read what is being said.
This service is used primarily by hard-of-hearing and late-deafened consumers. The level of translation services will be determined by the user department, as needed. The awarded Bidder must furnish all equipment necessary to provide this service and be able to provide a text file following the event.
4. Contractor shall provide Deaf and Deaf-Blind interpreters if appropriate for assignments.
5. Contractor shall provide certified, experienced and qualified interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
6. Contractor shall make interpreter assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the individuals involved. Contractor may refuse if no Contractor interpreters are available with expertise as required by the assignment (i.e. legal medical settings which require familiarity with legal and medical terms).
7. For educational environments and/or as required by the State Agency requestor, Contractor shall prepare for demanding course material by reading course materials, learning frequently used vocabulary, and developing new signs prior to the presentation of applicable material and otherwise as necessary
(2) All question had been due on January 31, 2020.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: February 28,2020
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$
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Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : TRANSLATION-3411
Government authority located in Rhode Island; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for American sign language interpreting and communication access real-time services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposal
[B] Scope of Service:
(1) Vendor needs to provide American sign language interpreting, video remote interpreting (VRI), and communication access real-time services for the State of Rhode Island on an as needed when needed basis.
1. American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) Qualified interpreters that handle fast-pace assignments such as Board meetings, hearings and legal situations.
2. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Video Remote Interpreting is a free-based interpreting situation where at least one person is at a distance. The deaf participant and hearing participant are in the same room. The interpreter can be physically located at a call center in another city, working remotely and connected through a high-speed internet connection.
3. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)
CART is nearly verbatim, word-for-word instant translation of spoken word into written text using a stenotype machine or notebook computer and Realtime software. The text appears instantly on a computer screen so that the deaf and hard of hearing participant may read what is being said.
This service is used primarily by hard-of-hearing and late-deafened consumers. The level of translation services will be determined by the user department, as needed. The awarded Bidder must furnish all equipment necessary to provide this service and be able to provide a text file following the event.
4. Contractor shall provide Deaf and Deaf-Blind interpreters if appropriate for assignments.
5. Contractor shall provide certified, experienced and qualified interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
6. Contractor shall make interpreter assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the individuals involved. Contractor may refuse if no Contractor interpreters are available with expertise as required by the assignment (i.e. legal medical settings which require familiarity with legal and medical terms).
7. For educational environments and/or as required by the State Agency requestor, Contractor shall prepare for demanding course material by reading course materials, learning frequently used vocabulary, and developing new signs prior to the presentation of applicable material and otherwise as necessary
(2) All question had been due on January 31, 2020.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: February 28,2020
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$