IFB S26ODA001 Virtual and In Person Interpretation Services.

The State of California Department of Industrial Relations is procuring “as‑needed” language services—including virtual, telephonic, and in‑person interpretation as well as translation—across a broad roster of languages for statewide DIR operations. Up to three ranked contractors will be awarded, each delivering interpreter services under a 12‑month contract (with two optional 12‑month extensions) and billed on a pay‑as‑you‑go basis. The solicitation caps the total annual spend at $1,642,000, with rates set by the bidder on a required cost sheet. Minimum billing is 2.5 hours per assignment; additional time is billed in 15‑minute increments. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) after electronic bid opening on August 25, 2026. • Services include court‑certified, court‑registered, and qualified interpreter categories for both virtual and on‑site meetings. • Uniform hourly rates must apply to all languages; headsets are provided (cost billed separately). • Mandatory certifications include Darfur, Russian‑Sanctions, Iran‑Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights; small‑business preferences (SBE, DVBE, TACPA) are optional but must be documented. • Bidders must submit a comprehensive package (12 required attachments) by August 24, 2026, including a signed Cost Sheet, certifications, insurance certificates, and references.