Description
The State of California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on‑site foreign‑language interpretation, translation, and telephonic language‑access services for the Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). The contract runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027 (with a possible one‑year extension at the same rates) and will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder after applying any statutory small‑business or DVBE preferences. Minimum interpreter qualifications include at least two years of legal/court and mental‑health/ developmental‑hospital experience, immediate availability, and current certification. Services are limited to normal business hours (08:00‑19:00, Mon‑Fri), with emergency and virtual requests requiring 24‑48 hour notice. Bidders must submit detailed hourly and per‑unit rates, complete all required certifications, insurance, and provide proof of interpreter credentials. Evaluation will first verify completeness, then responsiveness, and finally price after preferences.
• Provide credentialed on‑site interpretation (Spanish, other languages, ASL) up to 40 hrs/week per interpreter.
• Deliver translation (per‑word) and telephonic interpretation (per‑minute) services as needed.
• Submit a cost sheet with hourly rates, per‑minute and per‑word rates; no minimum‑charge proposals allowed.
• Comply with extensive health‑screening, background‑clearance, insurance, and HIPAA Business Associate requirements.
• Award based on lowest responsive bid after applying up to 5 % small‑business and up to 5 % DVBE incentives (evaluation‑only).