Translation, Interpretation, and Language Services

The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-075-230 on March 18, 2026, soliciting qualified vendors to provide translation, interpretation, and language services statewide across California. The procurement encompasses comprehensive language support services designed to enhance accessibility and communication across the Water Board's operations and jurisdictions, including Lake Riverside CDP, Marin City CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, and Yosemite Lakes CDP. Prospective bidders must submit detailed responses addressing the scope of work, demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in providing translation and interpretation services, and comply with all specified requirements and certifications. Key action dates include a questions deadline of March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with the question and answer summary posted on March 27, 2026. Bids must be received by April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with bid opening scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. The anticipated start date for the agreement is upon approval, allowing selected contractors to commence services immediately following contract execution and finalization.

All bidders, including out-of-state firms, must comply with California's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of a minimum 3 percent on all contracts exceeding $5,000; failure to meet this requirement will render bids non-responsive. Bidders may claim small business preferences and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preferences if applicable to their organization. Required documentation includes business certifications, payee data records, insurance documentation, references, and DVBE declarations as part of the bid submission package. The solicitation does not specify an incumbent vendor or current contractor relationship, though integration with existing Water Board systems and processes may be required. While the specific budget allocation for this translation, interpretation, and language services contract is not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the State reserves the right to extend the agreement for one additional year or up to 30 percent additional funding at the same rates upon satisfactory performance, indicating a multi-year potential contract value.