About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks qualified contractors to deliver sign language interpreting and related accessibility services. Contractors must provide interpreting between spoken English and American Sign Language across in-person and remote settings, offering Communication Access Realtime Translation, C-Print, Video Remote Interpreting, and on-demand remote services. Responsibilities include accommodating emergency requests and designating a primary contact for scheduling, coverage, and billing. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work must be performed offsite from the vendor's office premises. The contract term spans one year, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 13, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Miami Dade College
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-CS-09
Scope of work
- Sign language interpreting between spoken English and American Sign Language in person and remotely
- Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services
- C-Print Services
- Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
- On-Demand Remote Interpreting
- Signed Language Transliteration and modality matching
- Scheduling and service coordination including short-notice and emergency requests
- Interpreting for classrooms, meetings, tutoring, orientations, workshops, and College events
Minimum qualifications
- Regularly engaged in providing sign language interpreting services
- Minimum of three years of experience providing interpreting services for educational institutions, governmental entities, or similar sized organizations
- Employ or contract with qualified interpreters possessing appropriate certifications, training, and experience
- Demonstrated ability to provide services throughout Miami-Dade County
- Maintain adequate staffing resources to accommodate multiple simultaneous assignments
- Capable of providing both in-person and remote interpreting services
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Cover Sheet
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Non-Discrimination in Employment Form
- Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes, on Public Entity Crimes
- Affidavit Regarding Unauthorized Aliens under 448.095, Florida Statutes
- Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services
- Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Compliance and Certification Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
- Proposals due
- November 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
- Contract start
- December 1, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet portal
- Instructions
- Submit via https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/miamidadecollege uploaded as one complete PDF file containing all required documents and attachments. No physical or mailed submissions accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods
- Place of performance
- Miami Dade College locations throughout Miami-Dade County and remote platforms/online environments
- Funding
- Federal Grants