City of Columbus - Telephonic Foreign Language Interpreting Services - RFQ034074 (2026)
City of ColumbusCity · Columbus, OH- Due
- Nov 30, 2026
- 17 days left
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Power seeks qualified telephonic foreign language interpreting services for the limited English speaking population through the Customer Service Call Center and for employees in the field on a 24/7/365 basis. Services include simultaneous and consecutive telephonic interpretation from and into English. Mandatory bid items include Spanish, Somali, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, and Japanese, with additional languages priced on a per minute cost basis. The annual estimated expenditure is between $10,000.00 and $20,000.00 under a one-year contract term with four additional one-year renewal options. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026, and questions are due by November 19, 2026.
Spanish, Somali, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Japanese, Additional miscellaneous languages per minute cost
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Summary
The City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Power seeks qualified telephonic foreign language interpreting services for the limited English speaking population through the Customer Service Call Center and for employees in the field on a 24/7/365 basis.
Services include simultaneous and consecutive telephonic interpretation from and into English. Mandatory bid items include Spanish, Somali, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, and Japanese, with additional languages priced on a per minute cost basis. The annual estimated expenditure is between $10,000.00 and $20,000.00 under a one-year contract term with four additional one-year renewal options. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026, and questions are due by November 19, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Spanish
- Somali
- Russian
- Arabic
- Farsi
- Japanese
- Additional miscellaneous languages per minute cost
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
price document
- Submit to
- 37 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Columbus, OH
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Columbus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 37 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Columbus in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Spanish, Somali, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Japanese, Additional miscellaneous languages per minute cost. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: price document. Review the full document from City of Columbus for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbus, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
