Translation Quality Assurance & Editing Services

The California Employment Development Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide translation quality assurance and editing services under a subcontract arrangement. The primary objective is to conduct an independent review, editing, and quality validation of translated documents to ensure linguistic accuracy, thematic consistency, and strict adherence to established style guides, with evaluation methods grounded in MQM or an equivalent recognized framework. This work requires a high degree of precision and cultural sensitivity to maintain the integrity and clarity of official communications across multiple languages. Interested parties must submit their proposals by August 11, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 21, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541810, which classifies it within the advertising and promotional services sector, specifically targeting language and translation services. While the physical place of performance and point of contact are not specified, the work is being procured by the state of California through its eProcurement platform. Vendors must demonstrate proven expertise in quality control processes for translated content and be prepared to meet rigorous standards for consistency, terminology management, and error detection across diverse document types.