IFB No. 132144 - Live Virtual Bilingual Fluency Testing Services

Invitation for Bid No. 132144 is issued by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) to procure live virtual bilingual language fluency testing services for existing and potential employees. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. The selected contractor must provide proficiency testing in various languages, including Korean, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Khmer-Cambodian, utilizing telephone and online video conferencing. All testing and examination development must adhere to ASTM International Standard F2889 and the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. Testing scores must be delivered to the EDD within five days of administration. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with specific preferences available for certified Small Business/Microbusiness (SB/MB), Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (SB/NVSA), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants. Bidders must provide per-test rates for three categories: audio listening/speaking, reading comprehension, and a third bilingual category. Required certifications include the California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Contractors are required to maintain general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars each. Bids are due by September 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PT.