Captioning Services

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is issuing a competitive solicitation for captioning services to support both real-time and offline captioning requirements. The procuring agency seeks qualified and reliable firms capable of delivering real-time captioning for board meetings and live events, as well as offline captioning services for pre-recorded videos, webcasts, webinars, and other recorded media materials. The primary objective is to ensure accessibility compliance and enhance communication effectiveness across CalPERS' public-facing events and multimedia content. Bidders must demonstrate experience and reliability in providing professional captioning services that meet industry standards for accuracy and timeliness. The solicitation was posted on April 16, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 7, 2026. Interested vendors should download the complete solicitation documents from the CalPERS website at https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/about/doing-business-with-calpers/bid-opportunities. Inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to the CalPERS Contracts Administration mailbox at ossd_contractsadmin@calpers.ca.gov.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types. No incumbent vendor information, existing contractor details, or technology integration requirements are identified in the available procurement materials. Similarly, no award value, budget range, or contract term length is disclosed in the opportunity announcement. Firms interested in responding should obtain the full solicitation package to review specific qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and any other terms and conditions governing this procurement. The complete details necessary to prepare a responsive proposal are available through the CalPERS Business Opportunities section of their official website.