Description
The ScholarShare Investment Board is seeking qualified California‑certified small or micro businesses to provide translation, language interpretation, and design services for the CalKIDS program. The work includes translating a wide variety of documents into 20 target languages, providing live interpretation (including ASL) for virtual or in‑person events, and redesigning translated materials using Adobe InDesign. The contract is a two‑year base term with a possible one‑year extension, capped at $50,000 (base) and $25,000 (extension), with travel expenses limited to $5,000 annually. Bidders must meet entity‑level experience requirements, submit detailed pricing per‑word and per‑hour, and comply with extensive certification and compliance documentation.
• Translation services (English → 20 languages) with certification of accuracy; per‑word pricing required.
• Live interpretation (remote or on‑site) for the same languages plus ASL; hourly rates required, equipment costs may be included.
• Graphic design/redesign in Adobe InDesign; hourly rate with licensing for any stock photography.
• Eligibility limited to California‑certified small/micro businesses; must maintain a CA‑based office for contract duration.