Language Testing International — Language proficiency assessments

Master Agreement 081225 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Language Testing International, Inc. The agreement establishes a framework for providing professional human-led language services to eligible public agencies across the United States and Canada. The scope of work includes language proficiency assessments using standardized scales such as ACTFL, on-demand interpretation, document translation, and language training. A key requirement of the contract is the exclusive use of professional human linguists, explicitly excluding AI or software-driven language technologies. The contract features an estimated four-year base period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029, with potential extensions for up to three additional years, totaling a maximum term of seven years. As a solutions-based master agreement, specific delivery schedules, inspection criteria, and acceptance locations are negotiated on a transaction-by-transaction basis between the supplier and the participating public entities. Language Testing International, Inc. is identified as a privately held corporation with exclusive licensing rights to ACTFL assessments. The agreement mandates strict compliance with various federal and state regulations, including the Buy American Act, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and anti-lobbying provisions, while requiring the supplier to provide quarterly transaction reports to Sourcewell.