FY27 FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES

The Prince George’s County Office of Procurement, on behalf of the Office of Human Rights, is soliciting proposals to establish indefinite quantity contracts at fixed unit prices for Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services. The scope is divided into four service categories: telephonic language interpretation, on-site language interpretation, written document translation, and foreign language proficiency testing and certification for County employees. These services must be continuously available to ensure equal access for individuals with limited English proficiency, with a specific focus on Core Languages such as Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin. The contract includes a three-year base period with two optional one-year extensions. Award decisions will be based on a best value method where technical factors are prioritized over price. Technical proposals are scored out of 100 points, focusing on methodology, technical capability, compliance with standards, experience, reporting, and customer support. Proposals must be submitted via the SPEED eProcurement Platform in two volumes: a searchable PDF technical proposal and an Excel-based price proposal. Contractors must adhere to strict legal and ethical standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Maryland wiretapping statutes, while maintaining necessary licensure and insurance. Preference points or bid discounts are available for certified locally-owned businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.