Request for proposal for spanish interpreter for winder municipal court

The City of Winder, Georgia is requesting proposals for a Spanish court interpreter to provide translation services during Winder Municipal Court proceedings, with proposals due October 26, 2026. Georgia State Certified Court Interpreter certification for Spanish is a mandatory qualification filter; respondents must also hold a high school diploma or GED plus a minimum of two years of interpreter experience in a court or public setting.

The interpreter will provide accurate verbal and written translation from Spanish to English and vice versa during court sessions held each Friday from 8:00 a.m. until completion (typically by 12:00 p.m.), except on holidays, at the Winder Community Center, 113 East Athens Street, Winder, Georgia. The role requires strong command of both languages including legal terminology, ability to translate formal dialogue to casual dialogue and slang, simultaneous translation capability at speaking rates of 200 words or more per minute, and considerable vocabulary depth to address judicial subject matter. The interpreter must be available for substitute coverage arrangements and is prohibited from accepting referral fees from attorneys.

Additional qualifications include a valid Georgia Class C driver's license, background clearance from the Winder Police Department, proof of citizenship, and compliance with federal E-Verify work authorization. Respondents must provide a resume, cover letter, statement of qualifications, Georgia State Interpreter Certification, three professional references, proof of insurance including Errors & Omissions coverage, and documentation of confidentiality and ethics policies. Individuals must submit a completed SAVE Affidavit; companies must submit a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Affidavit.

The contract term is initial five years comprised of five one-year renewable periods, subject to renewal at the discretion of Winder City Council. Interpreter fees are determined by the City and paid from the General Fund. The evaluation committee will assess proposals based on demonstrated competence, experience with comparable engagements, expertise and availability of key personnel, and conformance with RFP terms, with finalist candidates invited for interviews. Proposals must be submitted in person or by mail to Ronnie Campbell, Finance Director, City of Winder, PO Box 566, 25 East Midland Avenue, Winder, Georgia 30680, in sealed envelopes marked "RFP - Spanish Interpreter."