The Southeast Human Service Center of North Dakota is seeking qualified providers for in-person medical interpreting services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) specific to Cass County. The procurement covers a wide range of language interpretation services, including Krahn, Arabic, Bosnian, Dari, Farsi, Kinyawaranda, Kirundi, Kurdish, Oromo, Pashto, Persian, Somali, Swahili, Spanish, Nepali, and Vietnamese. Services will be delivered at client appointments and home visits, with interpreters required to complete annual medical interpreting training. The contract is structured for a two-year initial term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential for two 24-month renewals and an additional 12-month extension. Bidders must submit an hourly rate for services, with a minimum 60-minute fee and payments calculated to the nearest 15-minute unit. Key deadlines include February 26, 2025, at 4pm CT for submitting questions, and March 17, 2025, at 12pm CT for bid responses. The state will compensate providers for services cancelled within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment. The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The contract will be awarded with a firm-fixed pricing structure, with potential for rate negotiations during renewal periods. Services will be primarily delivered at the Southeast Human Service Center in Fargo, North Dakota. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement suggests a need for flexible, on-demand interpretation services across multiple languages. The comprehensive language coverage indicates a robust interpretation requirement for diverse client populations. The contract appears designed to provide the state with a reliable, adaptable medical interpretation resource that can accommodate a wide range of linguistic needs in healthcare settings. The two-year initial term with optional extensions provides stability for both the state and potential service providers.
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