BID NO. 25-48-1500 Interpreter services for languages and signing for the hearing impaired

Forsyth County, Georgia is seeking competitive bids for interpreter services across various county departments for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The procurement specifically solicits qualified service providers to deliver comprehensive interpreter services for both language translation and sign language interpretation for hearing-impaired individuals. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire Interactive digital procurement portal, with a strict deadline of January 9th, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. local time. The bid opening will occur at 2:30 P.M. on the same date at the Forsyth County Procurement Department, located at 514 W. Maple St. Suite 104 in Cumming, Georgia, with the option of a Microsoft Teams virtual attendance. All submitted bids are required to remain valid for a minimum of 120 days following the opening date. The county maintains the discretion to reject any or all bids, waive technical irregularities, and make an award deemed most advantageous to the county's interests, with the potential to split or award the contract in its entirety.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, the bid is open to qualified service providers capable of meeting the county's interpreter service needs. The procurement process does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive multi-year contract with potential for significant service volume across various county departments. Although no specific budget range or award value is mentioned, the three-year contract duration and multi-departmental scope indicate a potentially substantial procurement opportunity. Interested bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation through the Bonfire Interactive portal and ensure they meet the qualifications for providing professional interpreter services for both spoken languages and sign language interpretation.