Opportunity
El Dorado County Planet bids #2026-0136
El Dorado County As-Needed and Urgent Language Interpretation & Translation Services
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-0136
NAICS
541930
El Dorado County is seeking qualified firms to provide as-needed and urgent language interpretation and translation services for all County departments. - Government Buyer: - County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division - Scope of Services: - On-site (face-to-face) interpretation, including American Sign Language (ASL) and multilingual support - Over-the-phone interpretation accessible via toll-free number with conference-calling capability - Video remote interpretation (VRI), including VRI-ASL, using platforms such as Teams or Zoom - Written translation and transcription of documents and audio/video content between English and other languages - Requirements: - 24/7 availability for urgent and immediate needs - Certified medical and legal interpreters required - Strict confidentiality and adherence to professional ethics - No machine-generated translations; maintain original formatting and deliver in specified file formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, PDF) - No requirement for County to purchase specific equipment - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified firms - No guaranteed minimum or maximum number of assignments; firms must demonstrate relevant experience, especially with California local governments
Description
The County of El Dorado's Procurement and Contracts Division is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide as-needed and urgent or immediate language interpretation and translation services. These services include on-site (face-to-face), over-the-phone, video remote interpreting, and written translation and transcription for various County departments. The solicitation aims to establish a qualified list of firms valid for up to three years, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum number of firms or services. Experience with California local governments is desirable.