RFP - NCR - Interpreting and Translation Services
ID: 0000003446 • State: Minnesota
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Description
Background
The City of Minneapolis is seeking to engage a qualified Consulting Firm to provide Interpreting and Translation Services. This initiative is part of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Relations' efforts to enhance communication with diverse communities, ensuring that programs, services, and activities are accessible to all residents.
The goal is to support effective engagement with non-English-speaking populations by delivering clear and culturally appropriate language services.
Work Details
The selected Consultant will be responsible for providing professional interpreting and translation services in multiple languages, including but not limited to American Sign Language, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Lao, Oromo, Vietnamese, and Amharic. Services must include:
- Accurate interpretation and translation that maintains consistency of content.
- Availability of interpreters for both individual and group settings.
- Culturally competent communication that avoids literal translations.
- Provision of LGBTQ+ competency training for staff during the contract period.
- Specific requirements for law enforcement interactions including immediate availability for interpreting services and familiarity with law enforcement terminology.
Performance measures include timely delivery of services, maintaining cultural relevance in translations, and ensuring interpreters can handle sensitive information professionally.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on July 1, 2025, and will run until June 30, 2028.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed within the City of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is seeking to engage a qualified Consulting Firm to provide Interpreting and Translation Services. This initiative is part of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Relations' efforts to enhance communication with diverse communities, ensuring that programs, services, and activities are accessible to all residents.
The goal is to support effective engagement with non-English-speaking populations by delivering clear and culturally appropriate language services.
Work Details
The selected Consultant will be responsible for providing professional interpreting and translation services in multiple languages, including but not limited to American Sign Language, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Lao, Oromo, Vietnamese, and Amharic. Services must include:
- Accurate interpretation and translation that maintains consistency of content.
- Availability of interpreters for both individual and group settings.
- Culturally competent communication that avoids literal translations.
- Provision of LGBTQ+ competency training for staff during the contract period.
- Specific requirements for law enforcement interactions including immediate availability for interpreting services and familiarity with law enforcement terminology.
Performance measures include timely delivery of services, maintaining cultural relevance in translations, and ensuring interpreters can handle sensitive information professionally.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on July 1, 2025, and will run until June 30, 2028.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed within the City of Minneapolis.
Overview
Agency
Opportunity Type
RFx
Opportunity ID
0000003446
Version
2
Response Deadline
March 26, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Feb. 14, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
Source
On 2/14/25 City of Minneapolis in Minnesota issued RFx NCR - Interpreting and Translation Services with ID 0000003446 due 3/26/25.
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