On - site Interpretation

2026-11-03

2 . 1 . 1 . The State of Vermont is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide on - site spoken language interpretation . These services will support communication needs across multiple departments to ensure accessibility for individuals with language access needs . 2 . 1 . 2 . Contractor shall provide video remote interpretation services for languages found in the table of Section 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 3 . Contractor must have an established network of interpreters within Vermont . 2 . 1 . 3 . 1 . Bidders are requested to describe the capacity of interpreters to travel to remote areas within Vermont . Provide as much detail as possible on the geographic availability of languages . Include details in your pricing on travel reimbursement or other associated costs . 2 . 1 . 4 . Contractor shall provide interpreters that are capable of performing one or more of the following modes of interpretation as required by the service request : 2 . 1 . 4 . 1 . Consecutive Interpreting - rendering a message from the source language to the target language after the speaker has paused . 2 . 1 . 4 . 2 . Simultaneous Interpreting – rendering a message from the source language to the target language at the same time the speaker is communicating . 2 . 1 . 4 . 3 . Sight Translation – rendering a message from the source language to the target language from written material 2 . 1 . 5 . The State shall provide five ( 5 ) working days ’ notice prior to needing the service . Upon request , the Contractor shall make every effort to respond to shorter time frames , notably for but not limited to : Governor ’ s Office , Department for Children and Family Services , Department of Corrections , Agency of Commerce and Community Development , Agency of Natural Resources , Department of Public Safety , Office of Disaster Recovery , and the Communications and Marketing Office . 2 . 1 . 6 . Sign Language 2 . 1 . 6 . 1 . Contractor shall use interpreters that are certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf ( RID ) and / or certified by Board of Evaluating Interpreters ( BEI ). 2 . 1 . 6 . 2 . Bidders shall describe their screening process for Sign Language interpreters and the general minimum requirements for experience , education , proficiency and certification . 2 . 1 . 7 . Contractor shall ensure that all sub - contractors follow required protocol as advised by the State of Vermont in regard to protecting the public health . This may include such protocol as on - site subcontractors receiving vaccines , adhering to social distancing and masking , and other advisories as relevant .

Vermont

2026-04-28