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Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Sign Language Interpreter Screening Evaluators

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_2972223ba8f0963e245a
NAICS • 86, 13, 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: NODepartment • Commission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingAgency • MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 30, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC• Closes in 447 days

Federal opportunity from MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing • Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2027. Industry: NAICS 86, 13, 00.

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12-month awarded value
$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
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Median
$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125–$967,312
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($533,953,549)
Deal sizing
$139,000 median
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Place of performance
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 40 Broad Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02109 US Email: Jane.Sokol.Shulman@mass.gov Phone: (617) 740-1600
State: MA
Contracting office
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
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MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
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MA20260019 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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MA20260007 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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A (1) Loader
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Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Agency
MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Subagency
MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Office
Jane Sokol Shulman
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

MCDHH is seeking to develop a list of pre-qualified individuals to serve as Screening Evaluators for the various Screenings that its Department for Interpreter and CART Services offers. At this time the Department offers screenings for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, English-based signed Transliterators, and Deaf Interpreters.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is developing a list of pre-qualified individuals to serve as Screening Evaluators for interpreter-related screenings. The Department for Interpreter and CART Services currently offers screenings for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, English-based signed Transliterators, and Deaf Interpreters. The opportunity is framed as building a pre-qualified pool/list rather than procuring a single project deliverable. The response deadline provided is 2027-06-30.

MCDHHCommission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingScreening EvaluatorInterpreter ScreeningASL InterpreterEnglish-based signed TransliteratorDeaf InterpreterDepartment for Interpreter and CART Services
What the buyer is trying to do

Establish a vetted roster of individual evaluators who can participate in and support MCDHH screening processes for multiple categories of interpreting services (ASL Interpreters, English-based signed Transliterators, and Deaf Interpreters) offered by the Department for Interpreter and CART Services.

Who should pursue this
  • Individual interpreters/transliterators/deaf interpreters with deep experience relevant to MCDHH’s screening categories (ASL Interpreter, English-based signed Transiterator, Deaf Interpreter).
  • Professionals interested in intermittent/as-needed evaluation roles (pre-qualified pool) rather than a single fixed-scope contract.
Work breakdown
  • Review the solicitation/attachments to understand evaluator qualifications, application requirements, and evaluation process expectations.
  • Apply to be included on MCDHH’s pre-qualified list of Screening Evaluators (as an individual).
  • Demonstrate subject-matter competence aligned to one or more screening types: ASL Interpreters, English-based signed Transliterators, Deaf Interpreters.
  • Provide required documentation (e.g., credentials, experience, references) as specified in the attachments.
  • Complete any onboarding, agreements, or evaluator training/orientation required by MCDHH for participating in screening events.
  • Perform screening evaluation duties when engaged by the Department for Interpreter and CART Services (scope details to be confirmed in attachments).
Response package checklist
  • All forms and documents required in the CommBuys attachments for the pre-qualification/listing process.
  • Evidence of qualifications/experience aligned to screening categories offered (ASL Interpreter, English-based signed Transiterator, Deaf Interpreter), in the format requested.
  • Any required certifications, resumes/CVs, references, or attestations specified in the attachments.
  • Submission packaged and delivered per the CommBuys posting instructions referenced by the attached bid detail URLs.
  • Confirm submission is completed before the stated response deadline: 2027-06-30.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • SBPP Eligible: NO (do not represent this as an SBPP set-aside response).
  • Use the CommBuys attachments as the controlling instructions for evaluator eligibility, required formats, and submission method (multiple attachment URLs are provided in the notice).
Pricing strategy
  • Because this is a pre-qualified individual evaluator list, confirm from the attachments whether compensation is set, negotiated, hourly/per-event, or simply qualification-only at this stage.
  • If rates are requested, align pricing to the specific evaluator duties for screening events (as defined in attachments) and avoid bundling unrelated services beyond evaluator responsibilities.
Teaming and subs
  • If the solicitation permits, consider proposing coverage across multiple screening categories by listing multiple qualified individuals (e.g., separate applicants for ASL, transliteration, and Deaf Interpreter screening evaluator roles).
  • If organizational responses are allowed (unclear from brief), a small consortium could coordinate qualified individual evaluators; confirm permissible respondent type in attachments.
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope ambiguity without reviewing attachments: evaluator eligibility criteria, required credentials, and expectations for screening participation are not detailed in the brief.
  • This is a roster/listing effort; workload/engagement volume may be uncertain and dependent on MCDHH screening demand.
  • Category fit risk: applicants should ensure their experience clearly maps to at least one of the listed screening types (ASL, English-based signed transliterator, Deaf Interpreter).
  • Administrative risk: missing a required form or specific CommBuys submission instruction contained in the attachments could render the application non-responsive.
Smart questions to ask
  • Are respondents required to apply as individuals only, or are organizations permitted to submit/coordinate multiple evaluators?
  • What are the minimum qualifications/credentials for Screening Evaluators for each screening type (ASL, English-based signed transliterator, Deaf Interpreter)?
  • What is the engagement model once pre-qualified (per-event call-up, rotation, minimum/maximum number of evaluations, remote vs in-person)?
  • Are evaluator rates predetermined by MCDHH or proposed by applicants, and what is the payment structure (hourly, per candidate, per screening session)?
  • Is any training/orientation required prior to serving as an evaluator, and is it compensated?
  • What are the screening instruments/rubrics and confidentiality requirements evaluators must follow?
Source coverage notes

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  • Solicitation number, notice type, and posted date are not provided in the brief.
  • Place of performance and whether evaluations are in-person, remote, or hybrid is not stated.
  • Period of performance (start/end) is not stated.
  • Specific evaluator qualification requirements and required submission artifacts are only in the attachments (not in the brief).
  • Compensation/pricing model for evaluators is not stated in the brief.
  • Whether responses must be from individuals only or whether entities may submit multiple candidates is not stated.
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