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*September 23, 2024*




*Subject:* Announcement of Solicitation Request for RFQQ 2335-842

*STATE OF WASHINGTON*

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

*CENTRAL CONTRACTS AND LEGAL SERVICES*

*P.O. Box 45811, Olympia, Washington 98504-5811*

 

DATE:          September 23, 2024

TO:               All Interested Parties

FROM:          Berle Ross, RFQQ Coordinator

                     Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

                     ALTSA/ODHH

SUBJECT:    Announcement of Solicitation Request for ­RFQQ 2335-842

The State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has recently issued a solicitation. You have been identified as a vendor with OMWBE status, Veteran status, and/or as a Washington Small Business within WEBS Commodity Codes 952-43, 961-17, 961-46, 961-67, or have been identified as a potentially interested party. Therefore, DSHS wants to ensure that you are made aware of this bidding opportunity.

_Competitive Solicitation Posting_: 09/23/2024

_Questions/Answer Period_: 10/10/2024

_Deadline For Submitting Bids_: 11/12/2024

_Contract Description_: This competitive Solicitation is issued to assist the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in seeking qualified Sign Language Interpreters as Independent Contractors to provide Sign Language Interpreting Services.

_Commodity Codes_: 952-43, 961-17, 961-46, 961-67

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference, which shall be held virtually at the date and time set forth below. The Pre-Bid Conference is an opportunity for Bidders to learn more about the conditions under which a Contract will be performed and to discuss the inclusion plan, especially when subcontracting opportunity may be a part of the Contract.

_Pre-Bid Conference_: *Pre-Bid Conference will take place via Zoom on Wednesday October 2, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.*

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*Please send a confirmation to the Coordinator listed in the cover letter before October 1st, 2024.*

You may access a copy of the solicitation documents from WEBS [ [link removed] ] or the DSHS Procurement and Contracting website here [ [link removed] ].

If you are unable to download the solicitation documents from the above-mentioned websites, and you would like to receive a copy of the RFP, you can email a written request via email [email protected] for RFQQ #2335-842, with your name, mailing or email address, and telephone number to Berle Ross, the RFQQ#2335-842 Coordinator.

Respectfully,

Amel

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*Amel A. Alsalman, MBA – CPPB* / Procurement Program Contracts Manager/

Central Contracts and Legal Services - Facilities, Finance & Analytics Administration

"Washington State Department of Social and Health Services"

360.664.6059 / [email protected]

"Transforming" "Lives"

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*Accessibility:* We are dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at [email protected].

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Programs & Services

* Assistive Communication Technology (ACT) [ [link removed] ]
* Case Management [ [link removed] ]
* Community Resources [ [link removed] ]
* Family Mentor Services [ [link removed] ]
* Hard of Hearing Resources [ [link removed] ]
* Sign Language Interpreter Contracts and Resources [ [link removed] ]
* Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED) [ [link removed] ]
* Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) [ [link removed] ]
* Training and Presentation [ [link removed] ]

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*Who We Are:* The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. 

*What We Do:* ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH’s work includes:

_Advocacy_: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.

_Coordination:_ ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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360-339-7382 VP

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