The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is releasing three Requests for Information (RFI) seeking potential contractor(s) who may be able to provide consultation, information, advocacy support, referral, and /or direct services for individuals who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing in Louisiana, and/or the sign language interpreter workforce. Work is projected to begin July 1, 2026 and commence June 30, 2029. Deadline to submit request(s) is Friday, October 31, 2025.
NOTE: These Request(s) for Information (RFI) are solely for information and planning purposes and do not constitute a solicitation. This information will be reviewed and discussed by the state agency and may result in the advertisement of a formal and competitive Request for Proposal for any or all of the services included in the RFI.
Regional Support Center(s) for the Deaf
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is releasing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential contractor(s) who may be able to function as Regional Support Center(s) for the Deaf (RSC) to provide consultation, information, advocacy support, referral, and direct services for individual who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing in Louisiana, and their families.
Deadline to submit requests is October 31, 2025
To view the requirements of request, please visit https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm…
NOTE: This Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This information will be reviewed and discussed by the state agency and may result in the advertisement of a formal and competitive Request for Proposal for any or all of the services included in the RFI.
Request for Information:
Communication Access Services
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is releasing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential contractor(s) who may be able to provide and/or coordinate direct communication accessibility services, such as sign language interpreting, tactile interpreting, and captioning services for individuals who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing in Louisiana. The goal of this service is to provide access to high-quality communication and information for individuals who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Deadline to submit requests is October 31, 2025
To view the requirements of request, please visit https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm…
NOTE: This Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This information will be reviewed and discussed by the state agency and may result in the advertisement of a formal and competitive Request for Proposal for any or all of the services included in the RFI.
Request for Information:
Statewide Interpreter Mentorship Program Coordinator
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is releasing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential contractor(s) who may be able to provide coordination of Louisiana Commission for the Deaf’s Statewide Interpreter Mentorship Program. The goal of this program is to support the provision of high-quality communication access for individuals who are d/Deaf, Deafblind, or hard of hearing, and the quality and quantity of sign language interpreters in the state of Louisiana.
Deadline to submit requests is October 31, 2025
To view the requirements of request, please visit https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm…
NOTE: This Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This information will be reviewed and discussed by the state agency and may result in the advertisement of a formal and competitive Request for Proposal for any or all of the services included in the RFI.
