Contracting of a specialized company for the provision of services as a Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) Interpreter/Translator and Braille Text Reviser/Transcriber, for the Federal University of Northern Tocantins.

The Federal University of Northern Tocantins (UFNT) is seeking to contract a specialized company to provide essential services for accessibility. The required services include acting as a Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) Interpreter/Translator and as a Braille Text Reviser/Transcriber. These roles are crucial for ensuring that deaf and visually impaired students, faculty, and staff have equitable access to educational content and university communications. The procurement is being conducted through an electronic "Pregão" (bidding) process, adhering to Law 14.133/2021, which mandates this modality for common goods and services. The university, located in Araguaína, Tocantins, aims to enhance its inclusive environment by securing these specialized services. The contract will ensure that university activities, lectures, and materials are accessible to individuals with hearing and visual impairments, fostering a more inclusive academic community.

This is a services contract in the education and training, information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in Brazil, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BRL 1.0 million.

Published through Brazil PNCP, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.