Multilingual connection various translation.

The Illinois Secretary of State, through the Communications Department (COMM350), has awarded a Release Competitive Sealed Bidding contract to Multilingual Connections, LLC of Evanston, Illinois. The contract, referenced as 19-416CMS-BOSS4-P-8618, focuses on providing comprehensive translation services across multiple language pairs, including Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, and other languages. The contract's per-word translation rates vary, with pricing dependent on specific language requirements.

The contract has a defined performance period from August 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with a total contract value of $206.40. The scope of work encompasses translation services from and to English for diverse language sets, with line items specifically delineating translation requirements for different language groups. The prime contractor, Multilingual Connections, LLC, will deliver these services based on per-word rates, with the potential for additional desktop publishing support at $55 per hour. The contract appears to be a release order under a master state contract, enabling flexible language translation services for the Illinois government.