Interpreting and Translation Services

Jackson County, Missouri is soliciting sealed bids for foreign language interpreting and translation services for various county departments on an as-needed basis. The buyer requires highly professional onsite and virtual services covering Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and German, along with any necessary devices for virtual delivery. Eligible vendors include onshore US organizations. Outside bidders must submit a memo explaining how they will fulfill contract obligations, while local vendors must provide proof of location within the Greater Kansas City Metro Area. The solicitation establishes a 12-month term and supply contract with two 12-month extension options. Written questions are due by November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, and the intent to bid deadline is November 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the official procurement portal by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Submissions must include required forms such as the Bidder's Quotation Sheet, Statement of Contractor's Qualifications, Affidavit, Certificate of Compliance, and W-9 document. Hard copy, faxed, or emailed bids will be strictly rejected.