Patient Language Interpretation and Translation Services

The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a vendor to provide language interpretation and translation services for patients, including phone, video, and in-person interpretation, ASL services, and translation tools available 24/7/365.

State University of New York > Downstate Health Sciences University > Contracts & Procurement


General
Open
Dec 02, 2026 07:00 PM
Nov 03, 2026 03:20 PM
5 years
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
sophia.brinnius@downstate.edu
+17182703109
450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a qualified vendor to provide language services for patients with limited English proficiency. The requested capabilities include phone and video interpretation, in-person interpretation, certified American Sign Language interpretation and ASL video interpretation, a translation platform and portal, secure HIPAA-compliant connections, and the ability to provide services 24/7/365. The RFP also calls for the vendor to support qualification of bilingual employees to provide language services. Proposals are evaluated on mandatory requirements, technical qualifications and references, and cost. The solicitation states an anticipated five-year contract term. The attached package includes a proposal checklist, reference form, non-collusive bidding certification, diversity questionnaire, service-level agreement, and other required proposal materials; the separate mandatory-requirements grid and cost proposal workbook are identified as separate files but are not included in the provided package.

Classification Codes
NAICS541930Translation and Interpretation Services
PSCR608Translation and Interpreting Services(Including Sign Language)
Smart Codes
language interpretation servicestranslation servicesamerican sign language interpretation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jul 29, 2026 02:00 PM-Mandatory Site Walkthrough (required)
Meet in the lobby at 450 Clarkson Avenue.
Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions and Requests for Clarification Due
Nov 18, 2026 07:00 PM-Responses to Questions and Requests for Clarification Issued
Dec 02, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due
Requirements
Required
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Disability Benefits
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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