Project #: RFP 4367 (RFP)
Issued by: Oregon Metro
Publish Date: Aug 8, 2024 2:00PM
Proposals Due Date: Sep 30, 2024 2:00PM (Pacific Standard Time) add to calendar
Status: Award pending

Description

Metro is requesting proposals for on-call language access (Interpretation/Translation)  and ADA accessible and effective communication services for the Communications department.  



Special Instructions

Proposal Writing coaching 

For this RFP, Metro offers free coaching for interested COBID firms. The coaching will be done by a 
contractor of Metro’s choice. The coaching will be a 30–60-minute session about writing a proposal in 
general. Any interested firms must communicate that interest by 2 p.m. on September 6, 2024 to
bidsandproposals@oregonmetro.gov Metro staff will be in touch to connect you with the contractor for 
scheduling. 

Attachments

This project has the following solicitation documents.

Bid Document File Size Notes
610,926
247,560
261,384
144,274
192,653 Award Document

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  • Unchecked Express interest using the "Express Interest" button above

Pre-Proposal Conference Information

Pre-Proposal Conference

A voluntary pre-proposal conference will be held online via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. on August 22, 2024. Interested proposers and subcontractors are encouraged to attend the conference to gain information about the RFP requirements. 

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89175006167

Meeting ID  891 7500 6167

Conference Date

Aug 22, 2024 10:30AM (Pacific Standard Time) add to calendar

Before you can register your attendance, you will need to register your vendor profile with Oregon Metro using the "Register" button below.

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Vendor Questions and Answers

For Questions or Additional Information, Contact:

Name: Bids and Proposals
Email: bidsandproposals@oregonmetro.gov

Interested Parties and Planholders

Interested Parties

These are the vendors who have expressed interest in this solicitation:

Business Contact Phone When
AlmaLuna, LLC
Nuance is Everything.
503-421-1137 Aug 15, 2024
(sole)
Banks Cuesta Translations
Community Engagement, Translation, Interpreting Services
503-890-7528 Sep 24, 2024
(sole)
Bromberg & Associates, LLC (DBE, SBE, WBE, WOSB) 3138710080 Aug 14, 2024
Cayuse Civil Services 5406230581 Aug 21, 2024
Cayuse Government Services, LLC 541.310.0884 Sep 26, 2024
(prime)
Certified Languages International 8002255254 Sep 9, 2024
(prime)
Claire Alexander (CI, CT, HCI, NIC-Advanced, QMHI) 612-414-1772 Aug 14, 2024
(sole)
CODAs Plus
ASL Interpreters
5039702078 Aug 18, 2024
(sole)
Corporate Translation Services, LLC (888) 266-2066 Aug 14, 2024
Creating Tomorrow's Workforce
We Create Small Business Success in Oregon
5039570024 Aug 19, 2024
(sole)
CyraCom International, Inc. 5207459445 Aug 12, 2024
(prime)
Effectiff LLC
translation services
9299995719 Sep 20, 2024
(sole)
eGrove Systems Corporation 603 546 8382 Aug 12, 2024
English 2 Spanish LLC (ESB - Emerging Small, MBE - Minority Busin, WBE - Women Business)
Don't get lost in translation!
5413168089 Aug 11, 2024
(sole)
Erin Mackey (NIC) 3606004314 Aug 21, 2024
(sole)
Idea Language Services, LLC 8607816377 Sep 16, 2024
Jessica Severe (NIC certification)
ASL/English Interpreter
503-380-3327 Aug 14, 2024
(sole)
JLD Cost Consulting
We maximize return on investment. That is the JLD difference!
5036754383 Aug 17, 2024
(other)
Julie Gebron Interpreting and Consulting (CI , CT, NAD IV, OCHI)
ASL Interpreting and Audio Description
5038887222 Aug 15, 2024
(sole)
Language Line Services, Inc. 800 752-6096 Aug 30, 2024
(sole)
Let's Talk Spanish LLC (ESB, MBE, WBE)
Overcoming Communication Barriers
5038126908 Aug 9, 2024
LetzChat, Inc. 8188356355 Aug 27, 2024
Linguava Interpreters, Inc.
Full Service Interpretation and Translation Services
7605256273 Sep 19, 2024
(sole)
Mindlink Resources, LLC 360-254-7711 Aug 16, 2024
(sole)
Mosaic Interpreting, LLC 5038980539 Aug 19, 2024
Officemotive, Inc. 8007849402 Aug 10, 2024
(sole)
Oregon Certified Interpreter's Network INC. (MBE)
Interpretation & Translation
5032133191 Aug 14, 2024
(sole)
Pasa Language Solutions, LLC (LGBT Business Enterp, MBE & ESB)
Helps organizations promote equity, inclusion, and social justice through language access
5034003200x727 Aug 9, 2024
(sole)
Passport To Languages Inc. 503-297-2707 Aug 12, 2024
(sole)
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts 503-432-6596 Aug 22, 2024
(other)
Purple Communications, Inc. 8009009478 Aug 10, 2024
RDR Interpreters
English and Spanish translation and transcription services that make sense! Support a local business today!
5037041061 Aug 30, 2024
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2066228272 Aug 9, 2024
(plan center)
SevenOutsource 3153087852 Aug 9, 2024
TaikaTranslations, LLC
We give the world the power to understand
8652587903 Sep 26, 2024
(prime)
The Beauty Shop 5037012915 Aug 29, 2024
THWilson Bonds 5598762610 Aug 11, 2024
(prime)
TransLinguist Translation & Document Clearing LLC +971 (0) 56 151 3276 Aug 21, 2024
(sole)
Triangle Associates, Inc. 206-583-0655 Aug 23, 2024
Verbio (503) 914-1119 Aug 9, 2024
(prime)
Wordly 9714206900 Aug 23, 2024
(sole)

Planholders

These are the vendors who have downloaded the solicitation documents:

Business Contact Phone When
AlmaLuna, LLC (ESB, WBE)
Nuance is Everything.
503-421-1137 Aug 15, 2024
Banks Cuesta Translations
Community Engagement, Translation, Interpreting Services
503-890-7528 Sep 24, 2024
Bromberg & Associates, LLC (DBE, SBE, WBE, WOSB) 3138710080 Aug 14, 2024
Cayuse Civil Services 5406230581 Aug 21, 2024
Certified Languages International 8002255254 Sep 9, 2024
Claire Alexander (CI, CT, HCI, NIC-Advanced, QMHI) 612-414-1772 Aug 14, 2024
Corporate Translation Services, LLC (888) 266-2066 Aug 14, 2024
Creating Tomorrow's Workforce
We Create Small Business Success in Oregon
5039570024 Aug 19, 2024
CyraCom International, Inc. 5207459445 Aug 12, 2024
Effectiff LLC
translation services
9299995719 Sep 20, 2024
eGrove Systems Corporation 603 546 8382 Aug 12, 2024
English 2 Spanish LLC (ESB - Emerging Small, MBE - Minority Busin, WBE - Women Business)
Don't get lost in translation!
5413168089 Aug 11, 2024
(sole)
Erin Mackey (NIC) 3606004314 Aug 21, 2024
Espousal Strategies, LLC (DBE, ESB, MBE ) 971-410-9407 Aug 9, 2024
Idea Language Services, LLC (SWaM Certification ) 8607816377 Sep 16, 2024
Jessica Severe (NIC certification)
ASL/English Interpreter
503-380-3327 Aug 30, 2024
JLD Cost Consulting (ESB)
We maximize return on investment. That is the JLD difference!
5036754383 Aug 17, 2024
Julie Gebron Interpreting and Consulting (CI , CT, NAD IV, OCHI)
ASL Interpreting and Audio Description
5038887222 Aug 22, 2024
Language Line Services, Inc. 800 752-6096 Aug 30, 2024
Let's Talk Spanish LLC (ESB, MBE, WBE)
Overcoming Communication Barriers
5038126908 Aug 9, 2024
(sole)
LetzChat, Inc. 8188356355 Aug 27, 2024
Linguava Interpreters, Inc.
Full Service Interpretation and Translation Services
7605256273 Sep 19, 2024
Mindlink Resources, LLC (WBE) 360-254-7711 Aug 16, 2024
(sole)
Mosaic Interpreting, LLC 5038980539 Aug 19, 2024
Officemotive, Inc. 8007849402 Aug 10, 2024
Oregon Certified Interpreter's Network INC. (MBE)
Interpretation & Translation
5032133191 Aug 14, 2024
Pasa Language Solutions, LLC (LGBT Business Enterp, MBE & ESB)
Helps organizations promote equity, inclusion, and social justice through language access
5034003200x727 Aug 9, 2024
(sole)
Passport To Languages Inc. 503-297-2707 Aug 12, 2024
(sole, plan center)
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts 503-432-6596 Aug 22, 2024
Purple Communications, Inc. 8009009478 Aug 10, 2024
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2066228272 Aug 9, 2024
SevenOutsource 3153087852 Aug 9, 2024
TaikaTranslations, LLC
We give the world the power to understand
8652587903 Sep 26, 2024
Tezca LLC 619-663-8248 Aug 9, 2024
The Beauty Shop 5037012915 Aug 29, 2024
THWilson Bonds 5598762610 Aug 11, 2024
TransLinguist Translation & Document Clearing LLC (Trade License) +971 (0) 56 151 3276 Aug 21, 2024
(sole)
Triangle Associates, Inc. (SCS Small business, WBE (OR), WBE (WA)) 206-583-0655 Aug 23, 2024
Verbio (DBE, MWESB, WBE) (503) 914-1119 Aug 9, 2024
Wordly 9714206900 Aug 23, 2024
Z Companies, Inc. (DBE, WBE) 5035681181 Aug 12, 2024

Commodity Codes and Solicitation Change History

Commodity Codes (NIGP):

801-56
Signs, American Disability Act (ADA)
961-17
Interpreter Services - Electronically Assisted - Foreign Language, Hearing Impaired, Etc., (See Item 46 For Interpreter Services - Not Electronically Assisted)
961-46
Interpreter Services, Foreign Language, Hearing Impaired, Etc., (See Item 17 For Interpreter Services - Electronically Assisted)
961-67
Sign Language Services For The Hearing Impaired (Inactive, Please See Commodity Code 961-46 Effective January 1, 2016)
961-75
Translation Services, All Languages

Changes to This Listing:

Change
The following bid documents were added:
RFP 4367 - Addendum 1.pdf
Aug 27, 2024
The bid due date has changed.
The following bid documents were added:
RFP 4367 - Addendum 2_with exhibits.pdf
Sep 12, 2024
The following bid documents were added:
RFP 4367 - Addendum 3.pdf
Sep 17, 2024

Solicitation Keyword Tags

Interpretation, sign language, translation

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