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TELEPHONE INTERPRETATION and WRITTEN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT

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A220647Federal

Submission Closed02/09/2022, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541930

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C5613444-D American Sign Language (ASL) Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services

Solicitation # C5613444-D

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SPANISH INTERPRETER FOR WINDER MUNICIPAL COURT

Solicitation # PE-60750-NONST-2027-000000024

The City of Winder, Georgia, is seeking a certified Spanish interpreter to provide verbal and written translation services for the Winder Municipal Court. The selected provider will be responsible for accurate simultaneous translation between Spanish and English for defendants with limited English proficiency, including the ability to translate at rates of 200 words per minute and handle both formal legal terminology and casual slang. Services are performed at the Winder Community Center, typically every Friday from 8 am to 12 pm, and may include assisting the Public Defender and Probation offices. The contract consists of five one-year terms, subject to renewal by the City Council of Winder. Qualified candidates must hold a current Certified Court Interpreter designation from the Georgia Commission on Interpreters, possess at least two years of experience in a court or public setting, and hold a valid Georgia Class C driver's license. All personnel must pass a criminal background check conducted by the City of Winder Police Department and adhere to the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters. Proposers are required to submit a resume, cover letter, state certification, three professional references, and an E-Verify affidavit. The city will evaluate proposals based on demonstrated competence, experience, and personnel availability, with finalists invited for interviews. The contracted interpreter is also responsible for managing a substitution plan for absences and handling all invoicing and payments for substitute interpreters.

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Written Translation and Localization ServicesThis subcontract for Written Translation and Localization Services supports the City of Pittsburgh's language accessibility projects through the Office of Management and Budget. The selected provider will work under prime contractors to translate main texts, annotations, tables, and charts between English and Tier One or Two languages. Key responsibilities include reviewing, editing, and proofreading all translated materials while ensuring that the original formatting is strictly maintained. Deliverables must be provided in digital MS Word, Excel, and PDF formats. Due to the nature of the data involved, the contractor is required to maintain full HIPAA compliance for all sensitive information. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 17, 2026, under NAICS code 541930.

Office of Management & Budget

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Cms Office Of Communications

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

LLITS+Sources+Sought+Notice+.pdf

LLITS_Sources+Sought+QAs.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 19

Sources Sought

Notice updatedFeb 8

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Response DeadlineFeb 9

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Submission Closed

02/09/2022, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Cms Office Of Communications

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBaltimore, MD, 21244, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Cms Office Of Communications

Office AddressBaltimore, MD, 21244, USA

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Kelly Housein

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

*Please see attached Q&As* This is a SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified small businesses (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business), that can provide 24x7 oral over-the-phone interpretation and written document translation services in any language in support of CMS's consumer inquiries. The information from this market research will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered small business under the applicable NAICS code (i.e., 541930) should not submit a response to this notice.

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