24-70007-000 IFB for Bilingual Testing Services Add 2

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a contractor to perform bilingual fluency examinations for the purpose of certification. The selected contractor will provide oral bilingual fluency examinations to assist DSH with maintaining compliance with the Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act. The contractor will administer exams in various languages and certify candidates with at least the equivalent of a score of "2" in Listening and Speaking on the Interagency Language Roundtable scale. The agreement term is anticipated to be from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2026, with the option to extend for one additional year. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including providing proof of legal right to do business in California, references, and agreement to sign the contract. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility, with the contract award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB states that DSH may apply small business, non-profit veteran service agency, and disabled veteran business enterprise preferences and incentives during the evaluation process. The total contract amount is not to exceed a specified dollar amount, with rates to be inserted after the bid is submitted. The current incumbent and pricing information is not available. Bids are due by October 8, 2024, with a public bid opening on October 9, 2024 and an anticipated contract start date of November 1, 2024.