NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD IFB No. 132324 Written Translation Services

This contract awards the California Employment Development Department the right to obtain professional written translation services—including translation, desktop publishing, editing, quality evaluation, machine‑translation post‑editing, and accessibility‑PDF creation—for a two‑year period. The work covers a broad set of languages (primary and secondary groups) with defined turn‑around times and strict quality standards. Pricing is based on a per‑English‑word rate, and the awardee must meet certification, reporting, and data‑security requirements. • Scope: Translation of EDD documents (English ↔ multiple target languages), DTP, QA, MTPE, and PDF accessibility. • Term: October 1 2026 – September 30 2028 (2 years) with a per‑word price of $0.02. • Requirements: Certified translators, per‑word pricing for 292 languages, compliance with ADA remediation, reporting, and insurance/certifications. • Procurement: Competitive IFB; award based on lowest responsible bid; small‑business preference applies but not a set‑aside. • Vendor: Cal Interpreting & Translations (sole award).