SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · WASHINGTON
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Statewide contract for spoken language interpreter services including in-person, over the phone, and video remote interpreting for non-bargaining unit work in Washington State.
CONTRACT SCOPE: Spoken Language Interpreter Services that are delivered through In-Person Interpreting (“IPI”), Over The Phone Interpreting (“OPI”), and via Video-Remote Interpreting (“VRI”) by professional interpreters for Non-Bargaining Unit Work and/or not subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Language Access Providers. All interpretation will be done via consecutive interpretation mode. This Statewide Contract is constructed into three (3) categories: Category 1: In Person Interpreting (IPI) • Prescheduled Standard • Prescheduled Rush Category 2: Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) • Prescheduled Standard • Prescheduled Rush • On Demand Category 3: Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) • Prescheduled Standard • Prescheduled Rush • On Demand Services within this Contract do not include transcription or other interpreter services (e.g., Sign Language) as these services are available under other contracts. This contract is part of the Language Access Program. Information about the services we offer under the suite of Language Access Program Statewide Contracts can be found on the DES website under Language Access Contracts and the Language Access Guide. This contract includes subcontractors/authorized resellers/authorized distributors who are certified as WA State small, OMWBE, or Veteran-owned. Some contractors may have multiple certifications. See the links at the bottom of the page for all subcontractors and their certifications. Note: not all subcontractors/resellers/distributors are certified. How to Use this Contract 1. Review the Awarded Contractor Information section below to find pricing, services, location, and contact information for each Contractor. 2. Contractors may not provide services outside of the scope of their respective category modalities. 3. When setting up an account with the contractor, placing an order or doing other business under this contract, reference the DES contract 18222. 4. Contact the contractor sales representatives directly to consult about their services, quotes, and place orders. 5. Payment for services is paid for by the Purchaser’s fiscal department. 6. Contact the Contract Administrator listed below with any further questions. Note: If using VRI services, check with your agency IT department to verify if a security design review is required prior to scheduling services. View the Ordering Instructions for this contract and learn more about available services. Awarded Contractors 911 Interpreters, Inc. Awarded Categories: OPI & VRI Liliana Montoya | liliana@911interpreters.com | (866) 810-0911 / Ext 1028 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Anglo Language [Reserved Award - This contract was awarded as a result of a reserved award made available to small or veteran businesses. This Contractor may not be available for the use of federal funds.] Awarded Categories: OPI & VRI Gloria Herrera | anglolanguage14@gmail.com | (206) 498-5069 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Corp Translation Services dba Language Link Awarded Categories: OPI & VRI Sarah Gamble | sales@language.link | (360) 433-0441 Pricing | Contract | Amendment FourCorners Translation LLC Awarded Categories: OPI/VRI and IPI - Al Regions Omid Jafarzadeh | omid@fourcornerstranslation.com | (646) 761-1493 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Jrivera Associates, Inc. [Reserved Award - This contract was awarded as a result of a reserved award made available to small or veteran businesses. This Contractor may not be available for the use of federal funds.] Awarded Categories: OPI/VRI and IPI - All Regions José R. Rivera | mrr@jriva.com | (209) 405-0951 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Lionbridge Technologies LLC Awarded Categories: OPI & VRI Marcia Stankard | Marcia.Stankard@Lionbridge.com | (978) 964-4734 Pricing | Contract | Amendment *Contact account manager for volume discounts Northwest Interpreters Inc. dba NWI Global Awarded Categories: IPI – All Regions Vic Marcus | vmarcus@nwiglobal.com | (360) 566-0492 ext 305 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Prisma International Inc. Awarded Categories: OPI/VRI and IPI - All Regions Heidi Lipp-Smith | wa.interpretation@prisma.com | (360) 252-9299 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Universal Language Service Inc. Awarded Categories: OPI/VRI and IPI - All Regions Elena Vasiliev or Kristin Van Dyke | Management@ulsonline.net | (888) 462-0500 or (425) 450-7020 Pricing | Contract | Amendment Attend Our Language Access Purchaser Meetings Purchasers who use these contracts are invited to attend a virtual meeting the last Wednesday of every month where you can ask questions, connect with other purchasers, and discuss your needs around these contracts. To request access to meetings, please contact the Language Access Program Team. If you need a sign language interpreter, spoken language interpreter, or captioning services for the Language Access Purchaser Meetings, please contact the Language Access Program Team in advance to properly coordinate on your behalf. DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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