Court Interpreter Service

The Town of Guttenberg requests qualifications from individuals or firms to serve as a Municipal Court Interpreter. The required scope includes consecutive and simultaneous English and Spanish interpretation, sight translation of documents, judge clarification requests, and coordinating requests for non-Spanish language interpreters. The successful bidder must possess significant experience providing court interpreter services for public entities. Bidders must also provide proof that the interpreter passed a certification test administered by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts, or an equivalent state or federal certification. Eligible USA onshore organizations must submit one original and one copy of their qualification statement by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to the Office of the Town Clerk. The submission must include cost details with hourly rates, required municipal forms, and a Business Registration Certificate prior to award. The buyer evaluates proposals based on experience, references, cost competitiveness, and qualifications. The contract term spans one year, beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027, while the specific budget relies on submitted pricing proposals.