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City of Santa Ana I Translation and Interpretation Services I RFP No.24-022A <br /> br_ <br /> Response Times <br /> IU guarantees a live answer 24/7/365. In addition,all scheduling information will be viewable at any time <br /> by logging into IU Match Connect, Interpreters Unlimited's proprietary online appointment system. We <br /> have processes in place to faciliate routine, expedited, and critical on-site interpretation which include <br /> confirmation emails and alert systems for our schedulers and interpreters. Our scheduling team is <br /> available 24/7/365. Requests regarding service related inquiries, incidents,and requests submitted by an <br /> Authorized user are responded to within 24 hours after initial contact unless it is a priority level requests. <br /> Calls and email support are available 24/7/365. <br /> Additionally, we have a roster of interpreters available for emergency purposes 24/7/365 key threshold <br /> languages as referenced in the RFP. For any urgent requests clients may either call our main line at any <br /> time of the day on any holiday,weekend,etc,or send in a request via IU Match Connect.Our scheduling <br /> team will immediately send out an automated request and call interpreters on our roster. On-demand <br /> telephonic and video requests may be fulfilled in 30 seconds or less. We know two of the greatest pain <br /> points our customers have faced in the past (and continue to face) is either lack of availability or no <br /> shows.That is why we have built our Performance Guarantees which extends beyond on-site interpreting <br /> to also include telephonic video remote interpreting,and written translations. <br /> • Onsite Interpretation: If a confirmed interpreter is more than 30 minutes late or does not show, <br /> the next 2 hours are free. <br /> • VRI: If an interpreter does not connect within 90 seconds,your next 15 minutes are free. <br /> • OPI: If an interpreter does not connect within 60 seconds,your next 15 minutes are free. <br /> • Document Translation: If your document is not delivered by the deadline committed,your next <br /> 1,000 words of translation are free. <br /> All scheduling information will be viewable at any time by logging into IU Match Connect—IU's proprietary <br /> online appointment system and client portal. IU Match Connect, allows clients to manage all aspects of <br /> service requests for interpretation. Here are the benefits of the program: <br /> Enter appointments at convenience,saving time spent calling in. <br /> • View appointment history,regardless of if method of entry (phone,fax or web),allowing you to <br /> gather valuable patient trends to maximize your services. <br /> • See LEP/client history, sorted by LEP/client, which will assist in interpreter scheduling and <br /> assignment grouping, saving money. <br /> Ability to authorize appointments,saving the time needed to call. <br /> Visibility of all assignments, by all users,allowing management reporting needs. <br /> Our New Smartphone App IU Connect Pro can request and track interpreters in real-time. It provides <br /> automated scheduling 24/7/365. Clients can access the app online, allowing them to schedule <br /> interpretation services conveniently from anywhere,at any time.The system will automatically work to <br /> match your assignment with an interpreter within minutes. <br /> Schedule & Availability <br /> IU currently handles multiple major nationwide contracts for language services.We are able to scale and <br /> manage this effectively and efficiently by using our robust new proprietary software system that uses an <br /> interpretation BCD ir ,t•o• ill transportation i sign language <br /> 8943 Calliandra Rd,San Diego,CA 92126 / Phone 800.726.9891 1 Fax 800.726.9822 <br /> Page 6 of 33 <br />