Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #JPP-RFP-0516

Emergency Interpreter and Translation Services for Jefferson Parish, LA

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is seeking a contractor to provide rapid-response interpreter and translation services during declared emergencies. - Government Buyer: - Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management, Department of Purchasing - Products/Services Requested: - In-person Spanish interpreters (estimated 210 hours per week) - Written Spanish translation (estimated 21,000 words per week) - Spanish interpreter phone line (estimated 1,400 minutes per week) - Multi-language interpreter phone line (estimated 420 minutes per week) - Notable Requirements: - Rapid deployment: phone line setup within 12 hours, on-site interpreters within 24 hours - Coverage for community distribution and shelter sites - Written translation for press releases, social media, and forms - Ability to serve multiple languages beyond Spanish - Compliance with ADA/EEOC and insurance/bonding requirements - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned - Contract term is two years, with possible extension if a new contract is not in place

Description

This solicitation is for providing a pre-placed emergency interpreter contract for declared emergencies for the Parish of Jefferson. The contract involves emergency interpretation services to be available when declared emergencies occur. The proposal receipt deadline is July 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM Central Time. The procurement is managed by the Jefferson Parish Department of Purchasing located in Gretna, Louisiana. Contact for inquiries is Misty Camardelle.

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