Award
California Agricultural Labor Relations Board 73002611
IFB 7300-26-011 - Interpretation and Translation Services for Indigenous Languages
Recipient
Cal Interpreting & Translations (Primary for Northern, Central, and Southern Regions); Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. (Secondary for Northern, Central, and Southern Regions)
Awarded
July 10, 2026
Identifier
73002611
The award contract is for interpretation and translation services for indigenous languages, managed by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB). The primary vendors are Cal Interpreting & Translations and Interpreters Unlimited, Inc., designated as primary and secondary vendors respectively for the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of California. The services include in-person and virtual interpretation, translation of documents, and use of platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The contract specifies interpretation in languages such as Mixteco and Zapotec, with rates of $185 per hour for interpretation and $0.22 per word for translation. The contract emphasizes providing qualified interpreters, timely responses, and confidentiality, with an anticipated volume of 5-10 urgent requests annually. The contract period extends beyond the current expiration date, with a performance period of 36 months starting from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The award aims to support ALRB's outreach and enforcement activities related to farmworker rights.
Description
The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) is seeking a Contractor(s) to provide in person and virtual interpretation and translation services in-person or through videoconference, on an as-needed basis. Services shall be provided in a variety of indigenous languages, including but not limited to Mixteco and Zapotec.