Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interpretation and Translation Services. Proposals are due by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. Services include written translation and oral interpretation in various languages, including ASL. All costs must be included in the proposal. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and select the firm that best serves their needs. Inquiries must be submitted via email by August 7, 2026. Clarifications will be posted on the website. Proposals must be submitted by mail in a sealed envelope. No facsimile or emailed proposals will be accepted. Firms must have at least five years in business and provide client references. Financial stability documentation is required. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options.
Proposals must be received no later than Friday, August 14, 2026, at 10:00:00 a. m. PST. Proposals must be received by mail in a sealed envelope or package no later than 10:00:00 a. m. PST on Friday, August 14, 2026
The award will be based on the most responsive, responsible respondent that superintendent deems is in its best interest, considering quality of proposal, past experience, firm's expertise, personnel qualifications, and cost.
Firms must demonstrate expertise in providing translation, interpretation, localization, accessibility, and language access services, possess professional qualifications, certifications, training, education, and experience, and have knowledge of language access best practices.
Protests must be filed in writing within five working days after the date of the RFP opening. The protest must be filed in writing with the executive director, business operations within five 5 working days after the after the date of the rfp opening.
Proposals may be rejected if they are conditional, incomplete, contain alterations, or if information is intended to mislead. Failure to acknowledge addenda may result in rejection. Inability to respond to clarification requests or oral presentations may cause disqualification.