21/0211C - Document Translation and Interpretation Services and Related Items for the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department

The Harris County Purchasing Department has awarded a contract for document translation and interpretation services and related items to five vendors: Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc., MasterWord Services, Inc., Visual Language Professionals, LLC, WorldWide Interpreters, Inc., and Worldwide Languages & Communication, LLC. The contract is for a period of three years, from February 22, 2022, to February 21, 2025, with an option to renew. The services will be provided to the Harris County Community Services Department. The contract has a total value of $25,000. The key aspects of the contract include: • Translation services for written text, audio, video presentations, and other modes of communication • Interpretation services for limited English proficiency customers • Services to be provided in four critical languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic • The contract has a renewal option, with two remaining options • The contract is funded by Harris County Funds and other sources • The contract has a MWDBE contracted goal of 0% due to minimal MWDBE availability