Lindsey Meech

The Sourcing Group — Traffic, facility, and custom signs

Master Agreement 122325 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and The Sourcing Group, LLC for the provision of permanent, fixed-message signage and related products and services. The scope of work includes building and facility identification, ADA-compliant signage, and regulatory or safety signs, such as traffic systems and warning signs, while specifically excluding portable signage and variable-message displays. This agreement is designed to serve a broad range of participating entities, including governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The contract is effective through February 20, 2030, with potential extensions up to a total of seven years. Award selection was based on a trade-off methodology rather than lowest price, with evaluation heavily weighted toward pricing (40 percent), the depth and breadth of solutions (20 percent), and the ability to sell and deliver (15 percent). The supplier is responsible for ensuring all products meet current safety and regulatory standards, including ADAAG and MUTCD, and must provide industry-standard warranties. Deliveries are made directly to the participating entity's location, where equipment must be delivered in operational condition.

SourcewellMN, USA$50M est.

NAICS

339950

Sign Manufacturing

122325

Awarded Feb 20, 2030

Awarded7

American Expediting — Same-day courier services for sensitive items

Master Agreement 111325-AEX establishes a cooperative purchasing solution between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and American Expediting Logistics, LLC (dba Delivery Express) for express courier and ground delivery logistics services. This indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract provides nationwide, turn-key courier solutions for sensitive items to thousands of eligible public entities, including governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The agreement has a base term of four years, expiring January 28, 2030, with the possibility of three one-year extensions for a maximum total duration of seven years. The scope of work includes the transport of sensitive and regulated goods, requiring strict adherence to chain-of-custody tracking via unique barcodes and specific packaging standards, such as tamper-evident sealing for high-value items and temperature-controlled handling for perishables. American Expediting Logistics, LLC is certified as a small business with multiple socioeconomic designations, including SDB, WOSB, MBE, and SDVOB. The contract was awarded based on a best-value trade-off process evaluating pricing, solution depth, marketing capabilities, and financial viability. Compliance requirements include adherence to HIPAA, the Buy American Act, and 2 C.F.R. Part 200, with mandatory quarterly sales reporting to Sourcewell.

SourcewellMN, USA$70M est.

NAICS

492110

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

111325

Awarded Jan 28, 2030

Awarded8

UPS — Express courier

Master Agreement 111325 is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based service cooperative, and United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) to provide express courier and ground delivery logistics services. This cooperative purchasing solution is designed for use by thousands of governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The agreement has a base term of four years, with the possibility of three one-year extensions, potentially extending the total duration to seven years. The scope of work requires turn-key logistics solutions that adhere to industry standards and regulatory codes, including specialized requirements for temperature-controlled transport and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and TSA standards where applicable. Award selection was based on a trade-off analysis using a 1,000-point scoring system, with pricing weighted most heavily at 400 points, followed by the depth and breadth of solutions, delivery capabilities, marketing plans, and value-added attributes. Performance is monitored through key KPIs, including on-time delivery and incident rates, with the contractor maintaining full operational responsibility for all deliveries and subcontractor management.

SourcewellMN, USA

NAICS

492110

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

RFP 111325

Awarded Jan 28, 2030

Awarded7

Transnet Logistics — Logistics, freight, and delivery services

Master Agreement 111325-TRT establishes a cooperative purchasing solution between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Transnet Logistics Ltd for express courier and ground delivery logistics services. The contract provides scalable transportation solutions for thousands of governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The scope of work includes standard and non-standard shipment handling, 24/7 operational support with a one-hour response time, and specialized capabilities for hazardous materials, biological/medical shipments, and high-value items. The agreement is effective for an initial term of four years, expiring January 28, 2030, with options for three additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the total period of performance to seven years. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity agreement with an estimated annual transaction value of 70 million dollars, leading to a total potential contract value between 280 million and 490 million dollars. Award was based on a trade-off process prioritizing pricing, solution depth, and delivery capability over the lowest price. Transnet Logistics Ltd is required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars each for automobile and general liability, and must comply with various federal regulations including the Buy American Act and Executive Order 13224. Performance is monitored through quarterly reports and key KPIs, such as a 98 percent on-time delivery rate.

SourcewellMN, USA$280M–$490M est.

NAICS

492110

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

111325

Awarded Jan 28, 2030

Awarded7

Language Testing International — Language proficiency assessments

Master Agreement 081225 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Language Testing International, Inc. The agreement establishes a framework for providing professional human-led language services to eligible public agencies across the United States and Canada. The scope of work includes language proficiency assessments using standardized scales such as ACTFL, on-demand interpretation, document translation, and language training. A key requirement of the contract is the exclusive use of professional human linguists, explicitly excluding AI or software-driven language technologies. The contract features an estimated four-year base period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029, with potential extensions for up to three additional years, totaling a maximum term of seven years. As a solutions-based master agreement, specific delivery schedules, inspection criteria, and acceptance locations are negotiated on a transaction-by-transaction basis between the supplier and the participating public entities. Language Testing International, Inc. is identified as a privately held corporation with exclusive licensing rights to ACTFL assessments. The agreement mandates strict compliance with various federal and state regulations, including the Buy American Act, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and anti-lobbying provisions, while requiring the supplier to provide quarterly transaction reports to Sourcewell.

SourcewellMN, USA

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

081225

Awarded Dec 2, 2029

Awarded7

SOS International — Language access and interpreting services

Master Agreement 081225 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and SOS International LLC (SOSi) for the provision of comprehensive language access services. The scope of work includes interpretation, translation, testing, and training services delivered to eligible public entities across the United States and Canada. A critical requirement of the contract is the use of professional human linguists, explicitly excluding AI or software-driven language technologies. The agreement is effective for an initial term of four years, starting approximately October 1, 2025, and ending December 2, 2029, with the possibility of extensions up to seven years. SOSi, a large business, utilizes a distributed workforce of over 16,000 linguists to provide remote and on-demand support. The contract mandates rigorous quality and security standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications, as well as compliance with HIPAA and Canadian data privacy laws. For sensitive engagements, interpreters must possess active U.S. security clearances and federal background investigations. The award was determined through a trade-off analysis scoring vendors on pricing, solution depth, delivery capability, marketing plans, and financial viability, with pricing serving as the highest-weighted factor.

SourcewellMN, USA$10M est.

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

081225

Awarded Dec 2, 2029

Awarded8

Hybrid Lynx — Language translation, interpretation, and accessibility solutions

Master Agreement 081225 is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, and 2092995 Ontario, Inc. dba Hybrid Lynx. The contract provides professional human-led language translation, interpretation, testing, and accessibility solutions for participating entities across the United States and Canada. The scope of work includes 24/7 on-demand interpreting, document translation, transcription, and Section 508 and WCAG compliance remediation. The agreement explicitly prohibits the use of AI-only or automated translation solutions, requiring human review for all deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to ISO 17100:2015 standards. The contract has a four-year base term effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029, with the possibility of three one-year extensions for a total potential term of seven years. Based on estimated annual transaction volumes, the total contract value is projected between 40 million and 70 million dollars. Award was based on a weighted evaluation of pricing, solution depth, delivery capability, and financial viability. Hybrid Lynx, a small business entity based in Toronto, Canada, is required to comply with various federal standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and restrictions on telecommunications equipment from foreign adversaries. Pricing is managed on a per-assignment basis with volume discounts available at specific thresholds.

SourcewellMN, USA$40M–$70M est.

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

081225

Awarded Dec 2, 2029

Awarded7

International Language Center — Translation, interpretation, and language services

Master Agreement 081225 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, and Bernardo A. Brunetti dba International Language Center. The agreement provides comprehensive language services, including interpretation, translation, testing, and training, to participating entities across the United States and Canada. The scope specifically mandates the use of professional human linguists and explicitly excludes the use of AI or software-driven language technologies. The contract was established following a competitive solicitation process that included public advertisement and a detailed proposal evaluation based on criteria such as financial viability, pricing, and the depth of offered solutions. The agreement has an initial term of four years, with the possibility of extensions up to a total of seven years. As a cooperative purchasing solution, it allows eligible governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal entities to procure these language services under the terms and pricing established in the master agreement.

SourcewellMN, USA

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

081225

Awarded Dec 2, 2029

Awarded7

Multilingual Connections — Translation and interpretation

Master Agreement 081225 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Multilingual Connections LLC. The agreement provides comprehensive language services, including interpretation, translation, testing, and training, to participating governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal entities across the United States and Canada. A critical technical requirement of this contract is the mandatory use of professional human linguists, as proposals relying solely on artificial intelligence or machine translation were deemed non-responsive. The contract has an estimated initial term of four years, starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2029, with the possibility of up to three one-year extensions. The award was determined through a trade-off process based on a 1,000-point scoring system, where pricing was the most significant factor at 400 points, followed by the depth and breadth of solutions, delivery capabilities, marketing plans, and value-added attributes. The agreement ensures a standardized procurement vehicle for participating entities while requiring compliance with federal funding regulations.

SourcewellMN, USA

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

081225

Awarded Dec 2, 2029

Awarded7

Latitude Prime — Comprehensive language solutions

Master Agreement 081225 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Latitude Prime LLC for comprehensive language solutions, including interpretation, translation, testing, and training. The agreement serves Participating Entities across the United States and Canada, providing access to professional human linguists while explicitly excluding AI or software-driven language technologies. The contract has an initial four-year term starting approximately October 1, 2025, with the possibility of three one-year extensions, potentially extending the total period of performance to seven years. The estimated total contract value ranges from 40 million to 70 million dollars, based on an anticipated annual volume of 10 million dollars. Latitude Prime LLC, a small business with multiple socioeconomic certifications including 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB, was selected through a weighted trade-off evaluation process. The primary evaluation drivers were pricing, which accounted for 40 percent of the score, and the depth and breadth of offered solutions at 20 percent. Performance is measured against strict benchmarks, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015 standards, as well as Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA digital accessibility requirements. The supplier is obligated to pay a 2 percent administrative fee to Sourcewell on all completed transactions and provide quarterly sales reports. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Buy American Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, and various federal environmental and labor regulations.

SourcewellMN, USA$40M–$70M est.

NAICS

541930

Translation and Interpretation Services

081225

Awarded Dec 2, 2029