Sacramento Regional Transit District PlanetBids #2026026

SacRT Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services Solicitation

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive foreign language interpretation and translation services for its programs and activities. - Government Buyer: - Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), Procurement Services Department - Contact: Camille Johnson, Procurement Analyst II - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Avantpage, Inc. - FR technolabs - Incent LLC - Languagers Inc. - SevenOutsource - Products/Services Requested: - In-person interpretation (consecutive and simultaneous) for appointments, classes, intake procedures, public meetings, and other activities - Hourly rates requested for both normal and after-hours service - Telephonic/video remote interpretation available 7 days a week from 3:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Pacific Time - Per-minute rates requested - Document translation services for forms, notices, signage, brochures, website content, ad copy, and public meeting materials - Per-word rates requested for each language - Languages include: Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Hmong, Russian, Ukrainian, and others as proposed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Interpreters must meet specified professional qualifications; electronic translation tools are not permitted - SacRT may award multiple contracts and split services among providers; no minimum quantity guaranteed - Strong encouragement for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Local Business Enterprises (LBE) participation, with point preferences (10% each, 20% if both) - Extensive insurance requirements: commercial general liability, business auto, workers compensation, and professional liability - Services must be delivered electronically via the PlanetBids Vendor Portal - Quick turnaround times required for translation - Pricing must be provided for each contract year (up to five years) - All services are indefinite-quantity, with the possibility of additional languages as identified by the contractor.

Description

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors to provide foreign language interpretation and translation services. The services include in-person interpretation, telephonic/video remote interpretation, and document translation in multiple languages such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Hmong, Russian, and Ukrainian. The solicitation emphasizes participation opportunities for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Local Business Enterprises (LBE) with point preferences. Proposals must be submitted electronically through SacRT's PlanetBids Vendor Portal by September 11, 2026, and must remain valid for 120 days.

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