Interpretation and Language Access Services

The contract seeks to establish a subcontract for providing HIPAA-compliant interpretation services in up to 30 languages to support counseling and case management for non-English-speaking clients, ensuring full linguistic accessibility in compliance with federal privacy standards. Services must be delivered with cultural competency and strict adherence to confidentiality requirements, aligning with health information protection protocols. The solicitation is open for responses until July 23, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541930 for other professional, scientific, and technical services, with the Michigan-based DTMB agency overseeing the procurement. The place of performance and specific office location are not defined, indicating services may be rendered remotely or across various sites within Michigan. The subcontract is intended to enhance equitable access to behavioral health and social services, requiring vendors to demonstrate proven experience in medical interpretation, technological infrastructure for secure communication, and capacity to respond to real-time interpretation needs across a broad spectrum of languages. There is no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible businesses may compete, and interested parties must submit proposals through the designated state procurement portal by the stated deadline.