IFB #24-0009a Bilingual Testing and Certification Services

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a contractor to provide bilingual proficiency testing and certification services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-0009a. The contractor will be responsible for delivering online and over-the-phone testing to assess the listening, speaking, and translation proficiency of CDFA employees in various languages. The contract term is for three fiscal years from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with no option to renew. Bidders must respond by May 27, 2024 and include the cost of providing rights under Labor Code, Unemployment Insurance Code, and Industrial Welfare Commission Order in their proposed budgets. Travel costs will be reimbursed at the rates established by the California Department of Human Resources.

This solicitation has a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, and a DVBE incentive will be applied. Bidders must also complete the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure & Factsheet provided by the State. The exact award value is not specified, but the cost proposal template indicates the State is seeking a total cost for the three-year contract period. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor mentioned in the provided documents.