Translation Services Cooperative Bid

This cooperative purchasing contract provides a broad suite of language services to MOESC member districts, including telephone and video remote interpreting, on‑site interpreting, American Sign Language interpretation, and written document translation across dozens of language families. Rates are published on a per‑minute, per‑hour, or per‑word basis and include a minimum $25 fee per translation job plus a 15 % rush surcharge for same‑day turnaround. The original bid covered April 24 2024 – June 30 2025; a renewal extends service through April 24 2027 with a modest 2.60 % index‑rate increase. All invoices must be submitted within 30 days of service, and vendors must maintain specified insurance and compliance certifications. • Services: OPI, VRI, in‑person interpretation, ASL‑VRI, and multilingual document translation (Spanish, English, Eastern/Western/Northern European, Asian‑Pacific, African, etc.). • Pricing: Unit‑price model (per minute, hour, or word); $99/hr for in‑person, $1.99/min for ASL‑VRI, word rates ranging $0.09‑$0.18; $25 minimum fee; 15 % rush fee. • Administration: Mandatory insurance, 30‑day invoice submission, CO‑OP member‑only ordering, and required certifications (Iran, Russia/Belarus, political‑contribution, background checks).