WRITTEN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES [interpretation, interpreter]

The Wisconsin Statewide Written Foreign Language Translation Services contract provides comprehensive written translation services for state agencies, municipalities, and other public sector entities. The vehicle covers translation of diverse documents including forms, publications, brochures, web content, regulations, and training materials across 26 core languages such as Albanian, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Hmong, and others. Services are structured with tiered pricing based on delivery timeframes (1-day, 5-day, and 15-day), with per-word rates ranging from $0.07 to $0.18, and include specialized translation capabilities in medical, scientific, legal, and educational domains. The contract supports both core and non-core language translations, with provisions for proofreading, layout services, and volume discounts.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration's State Bureau of Procurement and was originally awarded in September 2018 with an extended performance period through September 2024. Four prime contractors are included on the vehicle: Interpreters Unlimited Inc., Prisma International Inc., Bromberg & Associates, and Idea Translations. The multi-award contract covers the entire state of Wisconsin and is mandatory for state agencies, with optional participation for the University of Wisconsin System and cooperative use by municipalities. Each contractor has a specific contract number and maintains HIPAA Business Associate Agreements. The contract allows for state purchasing card payments and includes a Business Case Exception process for engaging non-contracted vendors when required services cannot be provided by the awarded suppliers.