Interpretation and Translation Services and Solutions

Contract R260507 is a national cooperative Master Agreement established by the Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) for Interpretation and Translation Services and Related Solutions. Effective July 1, 2026, the contract is managed through the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program to support educational institutions and other public agencies nationwide, with an estimated annual volume of approximately 40 million dollars. The agreement was awarded to twelve companies, including Lionbridge Global Solutions II, Inc., following a competitive solicitation process that received 37 proposals. The initial term is for three years, ending June 30, 2029, with the option for two additional one-year renewals extending the potential period of performance to June 30, 2031. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of linguistic services, including over-the-phone interpretation, video remote interpretation for both American Sign Language and spoken languages, and document translation across numerous global languages. Specific pricing is established as not-to-exceed rates, such as 0.59 dollars per minute for over-the-phone interpretation and varying per-word rates for document translation. The contract mandates strict quality assurance standards, requiring translated documents to be verified by proficient editors or proofreaders. Administrative requirements include the submission of duplicate invoices referencing purchase order numbers within 60 days of service and compliance with various federal and state regulations, including the Buy America Act and the Davis-Bacon Act where applicable.