Spoken language interpreter services - court credentialed

The Washington State Statewide Contract 17622 provides comprehensive Spoken Language Interpreter Services across multiple modalities including In-Person Interpretation (IPI), Over-The-Phone Interpretation (OTP), and Video-Remote Interpretation (VRI). Specifically focused on Court Credentialed Interpreter Services, the contract requires interpreters to be certified or registered by the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts. The services cover a wide range of languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Croatian, Kurdish, and Turkish, and are designed to support state agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions, federal agencies, public-benefit nonprofits, and federally-recognized Indian Tribes within Washington State.

The contract is managed by the Department of Enterprise Services and was awarded to multiple prime contractors, including Horn of Africa Languages, Linguistica International, Languages Translation Services, Four Corners Translation, JRivera Associates, and Spokane International Translation. The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 29, 2029, with potential performance-based extensions. Pricing varies by contractor and language, with in-person interpretation rates ranging from $98 to $302.07 per hour, and remote interpretation rates between $1.37 and $9.34 per minute. The contract includes provisions for economic price adjustments, interpreter conduct standards, and supports diverse business participation, with some contractors holding certifications as small, minority-owned, or veteran-owned businesses.