IN-PERSON INTERPRETATION SERVICES FOR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)

*** COVID-19 Note*** 
When contacting interpreters for what would normally be In Person services, the agency and the vendor may agree to provide those services remotely during the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
This contract is mandatory for State agencies and optional for UW System and campuses.
This contract for in-person interpretation services for American Sign Language (ASL) covers on-demand services and short and long term assignments.  Contractor's proficiencies can be found on the User Guides for each individual Contractor. 
Regional awards based upon the lowest per hour price for short term interpretation during normal business hours.   Refer to individual cost sheets for each Contractor for specific pricing, proficiencies and special certifications.
For long term services >100 hours - use the Request for Services (RFS) form.
All Contractors have signed Business Associate Agreements for
HIPAA.

REGION 1 - Madison (Counties:

Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk)
REGION 2 - Waukesha (Counties: Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha)
REGION 3 - Green Bay (Counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menomonee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Winnebago)
REGION 4 - Wisconsin Rapids (Counties: Adams, Green Lake, Juneau, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood)
REGION 5 - La Crosse (Counties: Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau, Vernon)
REGION 6 - Eau Claire (Counties: Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, Taylor)
REGION 7 - Rhinelander (Counties: Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price, Vilas)
REGION 8 - Superior (Counties: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, Washburn)

AWARDS:
ASL Interpreting Services - Regions 5, 6, 8           Geneva Worldwide, Inc. -  Regions 2, 3
Deaf Services Unlimited - Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8            Purple Communications, Inc. - Regions 1, 2, 3, 4
Sign Here Interpreting - Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8   (Note:  Does not accept Pcards)
SWITS, Ltd. - Regions 1,  2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8        Professional Interpreting Enterprise (PIE) - Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

WAIVER PROCESS: Should a situation arise where none of the contracted vendors can meet the agency's needs due to capacity or if it is an emergency and immediate action is required, agencies are advised to obtain services using best judgment.  The agency must complete form DOA-3727 and email robert.penfield
@wisconsin.govwithin 3 business days.

Each Contractor has signed a version of the Contract shown below.  In addition, a Business Associate Agreement has been signed. 
 
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Wisconsin Statutes require that for each contractual service procurement involving an estimated annual expenditure of more than $50,000, the contracting agency must complete a cost benefit analysis. State Agency users of this Contract must comply with this requirement. Please refer to State Procurement Manual PRO-205, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), for policy, forms and instructions.