RFP for Interpretation and Translation Services

 The City is seeking telephone and onsite interpretation and translation services on an as-needed basis for the Community Development Department. Though interpretation services will be needed primarily during City office hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Pacific time), services shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days per year for special cases. The predominant languages include Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog; however, the need for interpretation services in other languages may be required. Experience with technical interpretation and translation related to construction, planning and permitting, and engineering is preferred. 

 

Award Annoucement

 

The following vendors submitted responses to the above solicitation:

  • American Translating Services, Valencia, California
  • AllWorld Language Consultants, Rockville, Maryland
  • Elite Translingo, Hayward, California
  • PGLS, Fairfax, Virginia
  • Telelanguage, Portland, Oregon
  • Worldwide Interpreters, South Houston, Texas

Responses were evaluated according to the criteria stated in the solicitation.  We have awarded a contract to AllWorld Language Consultants, Rockville, Maryland.