18222a1-2_Universal.pdf

This document is a Second Amendment to Contract No. 18222 between the State of Washington, Department of Enterprise Services (the purchaser) and Universal Language Service, Inc. (the contractor), a Washington corporation. The contract covers Spoken Language Interpreter Services for In-Person Interpretation (IPI), Over the Phone Interpretation (OPI), and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) across non-collective bargaining agreement environments.

The amendment primarily accomplishes two key objectives: first, it updates the contract's economic pricing by implementing a 4.1% price adjustment based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics index for average weekly earnings in translation, interpretation, and related professional services, effective December 11, 2024. The price changes are detailed in Exhibit B, which outlines rates for various interpretation modalities (OPI, VRI, IPI) across different language categories, with prices ranging from $0.54 to $64.54 per minute or hour depending on the service type, language, and scheduling category. Additionally, the amendment incorporates provisions for pay equality and nondiscrimination as required by Washington State legislation, ensuring fair compensation and treatment for similarly employed individuals.