2025-031-7056 - Certified Language Interpreters, American Sign Language Interpreters, and...

The intent of this request for proposal (RFP) is to enter into a firm fixed service price agreement for a five-year term for certified on-site and virtual interpreter services, American sign language interpretation, and communication access real-time translation (CART) for Dallas County Courts in accordance with the requirements described herein and regulatory statutes. Although this agreement is primarily used for Court, other department such as Health and Human Services, Law Enforcement agencies, and other social services related departments may use this agreement.
Courts are mandated to provide specially trained certified interpreters for witnesses, victims, and defendants who understand little or no English or who are deaf or hearing/speech impaired. Court interpreters serve during in court legal proceedings and other out-of-court proceedings. Dallas County Court staff conducts interviews to obtain information for the Court while providing supervision of individuals as ordered by the Court. Individuals interviewed by staff may include: victims, witnesses, and alleged offenders, and include adults (18 years of age and older) and juveniles (17 years of age and younger). Interviews may take place at, but are not limited to, correctional facilities, juvenile institutions, court locations and office settings throughout Dallas County.
Dallas County is soliciting proposals for the provision of Certified Interpreter Services, American sign language interpretation, and communication access real-time translation (CART) in strict accordance with the governing statutes, terms, conditions, scope of work, and an all-inclusive pricing structure.

All prices must be held a minimum of 120 days.