DQ KABA 2026000415 Spanish Translation and Interpretation

The State of Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Unemployment Insurance Appeals, is soliciting quotations for Spanish translation and interpretation services under contract number DQ KABA 2026000415. The procurement is classified under Standard Occupational Classification code 27-3091 for Interpreters and Translators and will serve Denver County and Denver City jurisdictions. The contractor must provide written translation services with standard 48-hour response times and expedited same-day rush options, virtual verbal interpretation services with a one-hour minimum and per-quarter-hour rates thereafter, and ad hoc project support in Spanish. All deliverables must be transmitted electronically in Adobe PDF format or by facsimile, with the contractor responsible for proofing, editing, and correction costs. Key qualifications include the ability to confirm receipt of requests within one to two business hours, maintain availability for same-day interpretation services, and maintain detailed monthly records documenting service volumes. The contractor must submit invoices within 45 days of service completion, with compensation based on per-word rates for written translation and hourly or quarter-hourly rates for verbal interpretation. The quotation submission deadline is April 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time through BidNet Direct, with a question and answer period running through April 15, 2026, and answers posted by April 17, 2026. Best and final offers may be requested by April 23, 2026, with notice of award scheduled for April 30, 2026. Cost is the primary evaluation consideration, and the solicitation may be awarded to more than one bidder. The resulting purchase order will have an initial term through April 30, 2027, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at CDLE's sole discretion, and CDLE is open to negotiating Cost of Living Adjustments based on state government indices.

There are no indicated set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders may self-certify as Minority and Women-Owned Businesses or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses if applicable. All quoted rates must be all-inclusive and encompass labor, mileage, lodging, supplies, mailing, parking, communications, and administrative expenses, with no additional charges permitted beyond the quoted rates. Bidders must register with the Colorado Secretary of State before contract execution and maintain good standing status throughout the contract term; criminal background checks are required for all employees and subcontractors prior to performance. The contractor must comply with CDLE's insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, general liability coverage with a minimum of $1,000,000, and professional liability as applicable, with proof of valid insurance certificates required before work commences. All quotation pricing must remain firm for a minimum of one year following the submission date. The solicitation documents do not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify a budget range or award value, indicating that pricing will be evaluated competitively among submitted quotations with cost as the determinative factor.