When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 18, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The work is located in California, United States.

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American Sign Language (ASL) Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services

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Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

California, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: November 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking bids for statewide American Sign Language (ASL) Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to do business in the State of California
Interpreters must be qualified or certified in interpreting from spoken English to ASL and from ASL to spoken English
Interpreters must possess valid certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Support Services Assistant Interpreters
Must provide VRI services through an approved platform accessible 24/7
Must be able to provide interpretation service within 30 seconds on average, and within no longer than 5 minutes of being contacted
Equipment must be capable of sending and receiving a video signal at 720p or higher at 25+ frames per second
Must comply with HIPAA guidelines and PREA standards
Must carry workers' compensation insurance
Must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

IFB Available: October 20th, 2026

Letters of Inquiry Deadline: November 18th, 2026

Submission of Bid Deadline: November 30th, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Public Bid Opening: December 1st, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Anticipated Commencement of Services: January 1st, 2027

Term End Date: December 31st, 2029

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 18, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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DESCRIPTION

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) requires statewide American Sign Language (ASL) Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services for incarcerated/supervised persons, staff, contractors, and vendors. Services must be available 24/7 on-demand and via pre-scheduled options. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 18, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The work is located in California, United States.

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