Interpreting, Translation, and Multi-Lingual Goods and Services

This is a prospective use solicitation issued by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a national cooperative purchasing program, for Interpreting, Translation, and Multi-Lingual Goods and Services. The solicitation is open to all government entities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Texas. It does not pertain to a specific project, but rather establishes a vendor pool that can be utilized by TIPS members as needed. Interested vendors are invited to submit responses, which will be evaluated and approved vendors will be awarded a contract with TIPS. The contract term is typically three years with two optional one-year renewals. This is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract, meaning there are no minimum order quantities guaranteed. Funding for purchases made under this contract will come from the individual TIPS member agencies and organizations, not from TIPS itself.

The solicitation does not provide details on set-asides, incumbent vendors, or award value ranges. Any small business, minority-owned, woman-owned, or veteran-owned set-aside requirements will be determined by the individual TIPS member agencies. Interested vendors should refer to the complete solicitation documents available on the TIPS website for additional details on requirements, evaluation criteria, and the submission process.