Request for Proposal (RFP)
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
AGENCY BACKGROUND
Respect Together is a non-profit, national organization working to end sexual violence, and advocate for the rights and needs of all sexual assault victims. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect are divisions of Respect Together, whose mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaborating, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research.
NSAC 2026
Respect Together is the founder and one of the rotating hosts of the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC). Respect Together hosted NSAC in 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2024. This year we are hosting NSAC 2026 Washington DC here: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcawhhh-washington-hilton/ The conference dates are August 19-21, 2026.
Our Audience
Our audience is comprised of sexual assault advocates and educators, survivors, activists, law enforcement, health professionals, government officials and others. Workshops are centered on intervention and prevention of sexual assault across populations and community settings.
Objective
We are seeking a team of ASL interpreters that are versed in our mission to end sexual violence. We seek interpreter services that are trauma-informed and approach the work from a language justice perspective. Preferred interpreters would have experience translating topics dealing with various aspects of the prevention and/or intervention of sexual assault, as well as experience interpreting at virtual conferences.
Scope of Work
To be determined. We are working on the timing of the conference, how many workshops we will hold and many other details now, but we ask interested parties to submit a proposal if interested in working with us.
In your proposal, please share you experience--including experience interpreting sexual assault prevention and intervention (or related) content, virtual platform interpreting experience, hourly rate, and availability August 19-21, 2026.
Commitment to DEI
Respect Together is committed to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness. One of our strategic goals is to become an organization that advances opportunities for all. Included in this commitment is an interest in supporting and developing partnerships with minority-owned businesses or businesses that demonstrate measurable outcomes related to their commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
We define inclusivity broadly to encompass the full spectrum of humanity, taking into account demographics such as race/ethnicity; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) status; gender identity; and disabilities, among others.
Justice is promoting impartiality and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. Addressing justice issues requires an understanding of the underlying or root causes of outcome disparities within our society.
Connectedness is the degree to which individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making processes within an organization or group.
As such, please respond to the following questions:
- Describe your existing programs and procedures designed to encourage and foster inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
Selection Process:
Respect Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Respect Together’ s selection process provides equal opportunities and consideration to all qualified proposal applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. Consultants will be considered based on a variety of factors including:
- Demonstration of consultant’s commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness;
- Prior relevant projects or experience with firms of similar size and complexity;
- Knowledge and expertise of individuals that will work the projects;
- A proven track record of providing quality work on time;
- Ability to provide work within the scope of budget; and
- Response of references.
For further reference please see our organizational statement on our commitment to advancing opportunities for all.
Responses Due: February 27, 2026
Send questions and proposals to: Koffi Kengbo, Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, 2101 N Front Street Governor's Plaza North, Bldg.#2 Harrisburg, PA 17110or kkengbo@pcar-respecttogether.org