Description
The California Energy Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to provide translation and interpretation services statewide, covering languages such as Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Korean, and Vietnamese, with the possibility of additional languages on request. The contract is a cost‑reimbursement agreement valued at up to $349,000 for a two‑year base period (Feb 1 2026 – Jan 31 2028) with an optional one‑year extension. The contractor must supply qualified interpreters (simultaneous, consecutive, telephone, and virtual), translate documents per defined turnaround times, and provide all required equipment. Preference incentives apply for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and small‑business participation.
• Core services: live‑event interpretation (in‑person, Zoom, Teams) and written document translation (English↔target language).
• Mandatory compliance: DVBE participation (≥ 3 %), various California civil‑rights and Darfur Act certifications, and adherence to security and confidentiality standards.
• Financial structure: rates submitted in a cost‑bid sheet; minimum translation charge $50 per document, minimum interpretation charge one hour; travel/per‑diem reimbursed at cost.
• Contract management: electronic bid submission via the CEC GSS portal, no hard‑copy bids, and a virtual public bid opening on Nov 21 2025.