Professional Liability Insurance for Subcontracted Interpreters

The contract requires vendors to provide professional liability insurance coverage for all subcontracted interpreters, ensuring a minimum of one million dollars per occurrence and three million dollars in aggregate coverage. This coverage must include protection against errors and omissions arising from the interpreters' professional services. The California Department of Social Services must be named as an additional insured on all policies to ensure direct protection under the insurance terms. The requirement applies to all interpreters engaged under subcontract arrangements and is mandatory for compliance with the terms of the agreement. This solicitation, identified under NAICS code 524210, is open to qualifying providers who can demonstrate the ability to secure and maintain the specified insurance coverage. The response deadline is August 8, 2026, with the opportunity posted on June 26, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the procurement framework managed by the California Department of Social Services, and while the specific location of performance is not detailed, the coverage must be effective wherever interpretive services are rendered under the contract. Interested parties must meet all insurance requirements before any subcontractor engagement can proceed.