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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000328662

Issuing Organization

City of Rochester

Owner Organization

CITY OF ROCHESTER

Solicitation Type

ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

520860

Title

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES

Source ID

PU.MU.USA.287928.C13850076.C13850076

Details

Location

United States, New York, Monroe County

Delivery Point

FOB DESTINATION

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND

Piggyback Contract

Yes

Description

1.    SCOPE

The intent of these specifications is to secure a contractor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services for multiple authorized City agencies at multiple locations within the City of Rochester.

                           1.1    PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

                                    1.1.1   The City of Rochester intends to enter into an agreement with RochesteR Institute of Technology (RIT) and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) to utilize their students as part of the City of Rochester’s American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters service team.

                                    1.1.2 The successful bidder(s) shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) to create a practicum to use American Sign Language (ASL) students as a part of the American Sign Language (ASL) Service Team.

1.1.2.1 Students which are currently enrolled and in Rochester Institute of Rochester (RIT) and The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) may be able to obtain practicum hours in actual sign language experience.

                                                1.1.2.2 American Sign Language Students will be assigned to the successful Bidder(s) at no charge to the successful Bidder(s). The successful Bidder(s) will create a positive learning experience, and provide beneficial feedback to increase their proficiency in signing.

Dates

Publication

08/24/2023 05:04 PM EDT

Closing Date

09/01/2023 11:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Antoinette Downing

5854287389

Antoinette.Downing@cityofrochester.gov

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- FOB Destination

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

- Reserve Rights to Award by Line Item

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic or Physical Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
BID PROPOSAL	BIDDER MUST SIGN AND SUBMIT BID PROPOSAL (pdf)) ALONG WITH W-9 FORM	Yes	No
W-9 FORM	BIDDER MUST SUBMIT W-9 FORM WITH SIGNED BID PROPOSAL	Yes	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Sealed Bids are to be submitted electronically through BidNet prior to the closing date and time. Alternatively, bids may be submitted in hard copy to the Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Room 105A, Rochester, NY 14614, prior to the closing date and time, after which all bids properly received will be opened, read and recorded via Zoom. Only submit one bid – either electronically or in hard copy.

This Invitation to Bid incudes the Terms and Conditions specified herein, the Proposal, the attached General Terms and Conditions and Instructions to Bidders, and any addenda and other documents and/or specifications incorporated by reference herein.

PURCHASING BUREAU CONTACT, Antoinette Downing, Purchaser, (585) 428-7389

BID CLOSING: Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://cityofrochester.zoom.us/j/8926058590
Meeting ID: 892 605 8590

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