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BD-18-1067-MCD01-MCD01-22093State & Local

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The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of Substitute Interpreter and CART Referral Specialists through an open market, non-statewide solicitation. This multiple-position rolling enrollment rate contract is designed to provide on-demand, as-needed services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients, with services invoiced on an hourly basis. The procurement is a fee-for-service arrangement with an estimated value of 150,000 dollars and a contract period extending through June 30, 2028, with no renewal options. The solicitation, identified by number BD-18-1067-MCD01-MCD01-22093, allows for electronic quotes and encourages applications from minorities and individuals with disabilities. A key clarification provided in the amendments specifies that specialists may be classified as either Independent Contractors or Contract Employees, depending on IRS SS-8 test criteria. The bid opening date is set for May 1, 2028, and the procurement is restricted to the issuing entity.

General Info

MCDHH seeks ongoing qualified Referral Subs to connect Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients with interpreters and CART providers statewide.

Agency

Massachusetts → MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02109, USA

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BD-18-1067-MCD01-MCD01-22093 Bid Solicitation

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AgencyMassachusetts → MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Contacts1 person available
OfficeFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA
Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Office AddressFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA
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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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