Multi-Language Interpreter/Translator Non-Spanish

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to establish a contract to provide interpreter and translation services in languages other than English or Spanish on an as-needed basis. This procurement, identified as Solicitation Number 3202500037, is focused on supporting TWC's Appellate Services Division, which conducts hearings for appealed unemployment claims and other agency-related proceedings that often require language services. The solicitation also indicates that other TWC departments may utilize the resulting contract to meet their interpreting and translation requirements. Interested vendors must register through the Bonfire website to respond to this Request for Offer (RFO) by the September 16, 2024 deadline at 10:00 AM CT. Evaluation criteria will focus on the vendors' service capabilities, past experience (50%), references (10%), and cost (40%).

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or any existing contractors are not specified. The total award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not provided in the available information. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications, demonstrate financial solvency, and include a required Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan (HSP) as part of their submission package.