Adding more language for Translation for Driving change material

Multilingual Connections, LLC, an Evanston, Illinois-based language services provider, was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract (Release Order 19-416CMS-BOSS4-P-8618) by the Illinois Secretary of State's Communications department. The contract, valued at $495, focuses on providing translation services for multiple language pairs, specifically covering Portuguese, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese translations to and from English. The per-word translation rates vary by language group, ranging from $0.16 to $0.20 per word.

The contract's period of performance spans from August 14, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with a 30-day delivery calendar after receipt of order (ARO). The line items include four distinct translation service categories, differentiated by language complexity and source-target language combinations. While the primary scope involves written translation services, the accompanying quote (P54132) suggests potential desktop publishing support at $55 per hour. The contract represents a targeted engagement for specialized linguistic conversion services for the Illinois state government, with precise word-count and rate specifications for each language pair.