Utah State University Request for Proposals for Conference ASL Interpreting and Optional Captioning Services

Utah State University requests proposals for offsite American Sign Language interpreting services, with an optional separate pricing option for captioning services, for an upcoming conference. Interpreters must possess RID certification for platform interpreting and demonstrate the ability to voice for attendees and presenters who communicate using ASL. Only onshore United States organizations may submit proposals. Offerors must submit their bids digitally by email or online by November 23, 2026, and maintain proposal validity for at least 60 calendar days. Evaluation relies on a composite score combining technical criteria and a 20-point cost score based on the total cost for ASL services. The university intends to award a contract to the offeror achieving the highest composite score, subject to a cost-benefit analysis if the top-scoring offer exceeds the lowest cost by more than $10,000 or 5%.