DQ KABA 2026000415 Spanish Translation and Interpretation

The State of Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), on behalf of the Division of Unemployment Insurance Appeals, is issuing a Documented Quote (DQ KABA 2026000415) to procure Spanish translation and interpretation services for Denver County and Denver City. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide both written Spanish translation services and virtual verbal interpretation services on an as-needed basis. Deliverables include English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English document translations with a 48-hour turnaround requirement and same-day rush capability, as well as consecutive virtual interpretation services for unemployment benefits appeal hearings, with confirmation required within one to two business hours and same-day service capacity. The contractor must maintain detailed monthly records documenting all translations and interpretation sessions, deliver materials electronically in Adobe PDF or similar formats, and ensure all work meets Section 508 accessibility compliance standards. Key qualifications include court certification for interpreters (with administrative or legal hearing experience as an alternative), ability to meet 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time service coverage, and submission of W-9 forms and background checks as required. Pricing will be the primary evaluation criterion, with costs quoted on a per-word basis for written translations and per-hour rates (with quarter-hour increments after the first hour) for virtual interpretation, with all-inclusive rates covering labor, supplies, communications, and administrative support. The Question and Answer period runs April 13–15, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on April 21, 2026, through Bidnet Direct; Best and Final Offers may be requested by April 23, 2026, and a Notice of Award is anticipated April 30, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations or mandatory restrictions limit bidder eligibility; however, Minority and Women-Owned Business (M/WBE) Self-Certification and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) documentation are encouraged where applicable, and the state will consider out-of-state certified small and women-owned businesses. Bidders must maintain good standing status with the Colorado Secretary of State and provide a Certificate of Good Standing before work commences, and all employees and subcontractors must undergo criminal background checks. Vendors may submit partial bids for translation services only by marking interpretation as "N/A," though comprehensive proposals covering both services are preferred. The contract will be issued as a Purchase Order with a firm period through April 30, 2027, and options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at CDLE's sole discretion and mutual agreement, with Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) negotiable based on State Government indices. No budget range or award value is specified in the solicitation materials; award may be made to more than one bidder, and the state reserves the right to reject any or all quotations. All quotation prices must remain firm for a minimum of one year following submission, and estimated pricing is not acceptable.