Description
This solicitation seeks a statewide enterprise procurement contract for a cloud‑based Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. The solution must be delivered as Software‑as‑a‑Service and include licensing, system integration, implementation, training, ongoing technical support, and a vendor‑management fee of 1.5 % of net sales. The contract is initially for a three‑year term (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2029) with the possibility of a performance‑based six‑year total term. Up to three contracts may be awarded (two open awards and one reserved award for Washington small‑business or veteran‑owned firms). The agency requires extensive insurance coverage, SOC 2 Type I compliance, WCAG 2.2 accessibility, and U.S. data residency. Bidders must submit detailed pricing (per‑user set‑up fees, annual subscription, hourly support, per‑word translation rates) and be prepared for a one‑hour product demonstration covering project management, translation environment, terminology, QA, and template management.