Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058460
MCPS Solicits In-Person and Digital Language Interpretation Services
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
BPM058460
NAICS
541930
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is seeking proposals for in-person language interpretation services, with a planned transition to integrated digital SaaS platforms. - Government Buyer: - Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - In-person language interpretation services for school-to-home communication, meetings, and events - Transition to cloud-based SaaS platforms for digital interpretation solutions - Interpretation support for large events and one-on-one interactions between school staff and community members - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration of digital SaaS solutions for interpretation - Required certifications: Minority Business Enterprise, Equal Opportunity, Non-Debarment, Nonsegregated Facilities - Inclusion of specific data elements and updated contract articles - Technical information is accessible, focusing on the shift from agency-dependent services to digital, integrated systems
Description
Montgomery County Public Schools is soliciting interpretation services to ensure Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents have meaningful access to critical information for school-to-home communication, important meetings, and language access during school and system events. The services are transitioning from a transactional, agency-dependent model to integrated digital systems using cloud-based SaaS platforms. The primary use cases include interpretation for large events and one-on-one interactions between school staff and community members. The solicitation includes various certifications and contractual documents as attachments. The response deadline is October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.