7700275842 Multilingual Connections_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) - Master Contract between the State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, and Multilingual Connections, a language services vendor located in Evanston, IL. The contract (Reference Number 760215842) is for interpretation and translation services, and is valid from 7/31/2025 to 5/13/2026, with the state agency serving as the primary contracting entity.

The contract covers interpretation services for multiple languages, including Spanish, Polish, German, Russian, Portuguese, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, and sign language, with hourly rates ranging from $45 to $100 per hour (2-hour minimum). Additional services include mileage reimbursement at $0.56 per mile for travel over 25 miles, and a 10% surcharge for unusual, rush, or excessively large requests. The total payments under this BOA are not to exceed $15,000, and the services can be scheduled on a weekly or monthly basis, with the vendor required to respond within one business day and provide accurate, confidential translation and interpretation services.