Urgent translation of Real ID & DL Guide for DACA recipients

The State of Illinois Department of Communications (COMM350) awarded a Release Small Purchase contract to Multilingual Connections, LLC, effective July 23, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The contract, identified as 19-416CMS-BOSS4-P-8618, is valued at $42.00 and covers written translation services classified under UNSPSC code 82111804 and NIGP code 96175. Multilingual Connections, located in Evanston, Illinois, will provide these language services to support state government operations.

Based on the supporting documentation, the contract encompasses English to Spanish (USA) translation services at a rate of $0.12 per source word for approximately 350 words. The services appear related to guidance materials for the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles concerning Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient driver's license and REAL ID applications. The contract represents a task order or release under a small purchase procurement vehicle, with the specific deliverables and performance requirements outlined in Purchase Order 27CM013002.