18222a1-3_Jrivera.pdf

This document is a third amendment to Contract No. 18222 between the State of Washington, acting through the Department of Enterprise Services, and JRivera and Associates, Inc., a Washington corporation. The contract is for Spoken Language Interpreter Services covering In-Person Interpretation (IPI), Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI), and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) for non-collective bargaining unit work.

The amendment includes an economic price adjustment of up to 4.1% based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) index for average weekly earnings in translation, interpretation, and related professional services. The contract covers interpretation services for a wide range of languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and many others, with different pricing tiers for standard and rush services across three modalities: OPI, VRI, and IPI. Rates vary by language complexity and service type, ranging from approximately $1.04 to $3.34 per minute for phone and video services, and $70 to $241.50 per hour for in-person interpretation. The amendment also adds provisions for non-discrimination, pay equality, and updates the cancellation/no-show policy, with the contract effective from December 11, 2023.