Voice-To-Text Translation Program

The Judicial Council of California issued solicitation RFP-IT-2026-212-RB to procure a next-generation commercial off-the-shelf voice-to-text translation solution for use across California courts. The objective is to implement a system providing real-time translation of spoken, typed, or transcribed messages at service points outside the courtroom to ensure equitable access to justice. The selected vendor is responsible for the full lifecycle of the project, including implementation, configuration, deployment support, and long-term maintenance. Key performance standards include a minimum transcription accuracy of 90 percent and a translation accuracy of at least 80 percent aligned with certified human translation. The contract term is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026, with an initial one-year period ending November 1, 2027, and three optional one-year extensions through November 1, 2030. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring adherence to ADA Title II, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and SOC 2 compliance, with ISO 27001 certification preferred. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, with the top three scoring proposers considered for award. While the solicitation included detailed phased delivery schedules and specific certification requirements for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises, the RFP was officially canceled effective October 15, 2026.