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Legal Translation and Localization Services

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State & Local

Submission Closed09/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541930

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IFB 26-E0010 Translation and Interpretation Services

Solicitation # 26-E0010

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is soliciting bids under IFB 26-E0010 for as-needed translation and interpretation services to ensure critical public health information is accessible to California residents. The scope of work includes written and webpage translations for materials such as Fish Advisory Signs, Prop 65 Warnings, and CalEnviroScreen documents, as well as the translation of complex scientific studies and the provision of real-time interpretation via in-person, telephonic, and virtual methods. Services are required for a wide array of languages, including but not limited to Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, and several indigenous languages. All deliverables must be fully accessible for users with disabilities and align with the federal Plain Writing Act of 2010. The contract has a total budget not to exceed $97,500.00, with awards granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences are applied. To be eligible, bidders must have a valid California business license and at least five years of experience in translation and interpretation, including two years with a public entity. Additionally, personnel must possess at least three years of professional experience, with two of those years focused on complex scientific subjects. Bidders are required to maintain comprehensive liability insurance, including professional and motor vehicle coverage, and must disclose any use of Generative AI in their deliverables. Bids must be submitted via email by October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

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Haitian Creole Interpretation Services (Environmental)This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of in-person English-Haitian Creole interpretation services to support prime contractors on projects for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering real-time translation of complex governmental and environmental information for public attendees, requiring a high level of fluency in both languages and a specific familiarity with environmental justice terminology. The services will be performed on-site in Boston, Massachusetts. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541930 for translation and interpretation services.

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Chinese Interpretation Services (Environmental)This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of professional English-Chinese interpretation services, covering both Mandarin and Cantonese, to support prime contractors on projects for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. The selected provider will deliver on-site, real-time interpretation in Boston to assist public attendees in understanding complex governmental and environmental information. Qualified candidates must demonstrate full fluency in English and Chinese, with a specific proficiency in environmental justice terminology. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541930, with a response deadline set for October 21, 2026.

ENE01 - Department of Energy Resources

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Portuguese Interpretation Services (Environmental)This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of professional in-person English-Portuguese interpretation services to support prime contractors on projects for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. Based in Boston, the selected provider will be responsible for the real-time translation of complex governmental and environmental information for public attendees. Qualified candidates must demonstrate fluency in both English and Brazilian Portuguese, with a specific proficiency in environmental justice terminology. The contract focuses on delivering high-quality on-site interpretation to ensure clear communication between agency representatives and the public during environmental initiatives.

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AI Contract Overview

This subcontract for Legal Translation and Localization Services supports prime contractors on Trial Court projects for the state of Massachusetts. The scope of work involves translating instructional content, scripts, and subtitles into multiple languages, with a strict requirement that qualified human translators and reviewers be used to ensure the accuracy of legal terminology and cultural sensitivity. The use of machine translation alone is prohibited. The project is managed by the Trial Court OCM and is based in Boston. Interested parties must respond by September 25, 2026, under NAICS code 541930. The final deliverables consist of fully translated scripts and subtitle files.

General Info

Subcontract for human legal translation and localization services for Massachusetts Trial Court projects.

Agency

Massachusetts → 1107TRC01 - Trial Court - OCM

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1107-1107-TRC01-133135.

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PRF76 Cat 3 - Project Management/Instructional Design Consultant RFQ

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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Submission Closed

09/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMassachusetts → 1107TRC01 - Trial Court - OCM

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → 1107TRC01 - Trial Court - OCM

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Full Description

Translates instructional content into multiple languages for prime contractors on Trial Court projects. Performs translation of scripts and subtitles using qualified human translators and reviewers to validate legal terminology and culturally sensitive content. Prohibits sole use of machine translation. Delivers translated scripts and subtitle files.