When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Bergen Community College. The work is located in Paramus, New Jersey, United States.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Paramus, New Jersey, United StatesPosted: October 8, 2026Deadline: November 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

Bergen Community College is seeking a single provider for remote American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), and Typewell speech-to-text services on an as-needed basis.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ASL Interpreters must have documentation of passing the NIC Knowledge Exam and the Case Studies portion of the certification test
CART providers must have at least two years of specialized CART training
Typewell providers must have passed the Typewell Basic Skills course
Must provide online technical support
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate
Must maintain professional liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 general aggregate
Must maintain workers' compensation coverage with statutory limits and employer's liability not less than $500,000
Must be able to provide services for up to 20 classes per semester

BUDGET

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$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Written questions due: October 19th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: November 5th, 2026

Anticipated contract award date: December 1st, 2026

Anticipated contract commencement: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Bergen Community College

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DESCRIPTION

Bergen Community College requires remote ASL interpreting, CART, and Typewell speech-to-text services to provide reasonable accommodations for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. The selected provider will support academic classes and campus events on an as-needed basis, with a 24-hour notice period for service requests and cancellations. The contract term is two years, commencing on or about January 1, 2027, and ending on or about January 1, 2029. Providers must meet specific certification or training requirements for each service type and provide online technical support.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bergen Community College. The work is located in Paramus, New Jersey, United States.

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