Substitute Interpreter Referral Specialists
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: May 01, 2028. Industry: NAICS 80, 16, 15.
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MCDHH seeks to develop a pre-qualified list of Substitute Interpreter/CART Referral Specialists AKA "Referral Subs" for work on as-needed, on-demand basis to provide service to and on behalf of Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and consumers. See attached file RFR for required and desired qualifications. This is a multiple position rolling enrollment rate contract. Minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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The MCDHH is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of Substitute Interpreter/CART Referral Specialists to work on an as-needed basis, serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients. This opportunity highlights a rolling enrollment rate contract that encourages participation from minorities and individuals with disabilities. Interested bidders should carefully review the attached RFR for specific qualifications required for specialists.
MCDHH aims to create a reliable pool of qualified Substitute Interpreter/CART Referral Specialists to ensure timely services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients on an on-demand basis.
- Firms specializing in interpreting services.
- Organizations with expertise in accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
- Companies committed to diversity and inclusion practices.
- Review the RFR for required qualifications.
- Prepare a proposal package that demonstrates eligibility.
- Submit qualifications and any requested documents.
- Participate in potential follow-up communications or interviews.
- Completed qualification form.
- Professional resumes of proposed Referral Subs.
- Demonstrations of previous relevant work experience.
- Documentation of diversity and inclusion practices.
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- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations for accessibility services.
- Review requirements in the attached RFR regarding qualifications.
- Consider a competitive pricing strategy based on industry standards for interpreting services.
- Evaluate on-demand service rates and prepare to show flexibility in services offered.
- Partner with firms or individual freelancers who specialize in interpreting.
- Consider teaming with local organizations that serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
- Potential for high competition from established interpreting services.
- Changes in demand for services based on client needs or funding availability.
- Need to maintain high standards of qualification as laid out in the RFR.
- What specific qualifications are most critical for the referral specialists?
- Are there expectations around ongoing training or certifications for selected specialists?
- How will MCDHH manage the performance of the referral specialists?
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- Exact qualifications required are in the attached RFR document.
- Details on performance evaluation metrics for selected specialists are not stated.
- No specification on how positions will be filled or how many are anticipated.
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