Sedgwick County Sedgwickcounty #26-0072

Sedgwick County Solicits On-Call, On-Site Interpreter Services for Courts and District Attorney

Sedgwick County, Kansas is seeking professional firms to provide on-call, on-site translation and interpreter services for the 18th Judicial District Court and District Attorney's Office. - Government Buyer: - Sedgwick County, Kansas - 18th Judicial District Court and District Attorney's Office - Purchasing Department - Services Requested: - On-call, in-person interpreter services for court proceedings and related meetings - Languages required include Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chinese, Arabic, French, and others - American Sign Language is specifically excluded - No phone or video remote translation permitted (in-person only) - Billing is based on actual time on site; additional services during the same period do not incur extra charges unless emergency rates apply - Notable Requirements: - Interpreters must be qualified and certified as required - Vendors must comply with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements - Minimum experience and references required - All communication must go through the Purchasing Department - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewals - County may cancel with 30 days' notice - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Sedgwick County, Kansas is soliciting proposals for on-call translation services to support the 18th Judicial District Court and District Attorney's Office on-site. The services must be provided on-site; phone or video remote translation will not be accepted as backup or primary use. The solicitation requires firms specializing in professional translation and interpreter services to submit proposals by July 21, 2026. The county emphasizes that the lowest price will not guarantee award, as evaluation criteria include quality, references, and service availability.

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