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26-31State & Local

Response Deadline12/03/2026, 11:00:00 AM CST

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The County of Stearns is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-31 for a qualified vendor to provide professional interpreter, translation, and sign-language services. These services will primarily support the Human Services Department, as well as various other departments within the county in Minnesota. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor that the County determines is in its best interest. The resulting agreement will feature an initial three-year term, with a contractual option to extend the services for an additional two years. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Bids and Tenders system by the deadline of 11:00 AM on December 3, 2026. Heather Boettcher serves as the Procurement Manager for this solicitation.

General Info

Stearns County seeks a vendor for interpreter, translation, and sign-language services.

Agency

County of Stearns

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

MN, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 10

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 3

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/03/2026, 11:00:00 AM CSTin 23 days

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AgencyCounty of Stearns

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OfficeMN, USA

Organization / AgencyCounty of Stearns

Office AddressMN, USA

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PROJECT INFORMATION: The County of Stearns is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for interpreter, translation, and sign-language services for the Human Services Department primarily along with other departments within the County. The contract will be awarded to one vendor and shall be for a three (3) year term with the option of extending an additional two (2) years.

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