Syracuse City School District - Translation Services for New York State Examinations - RFP #SCSD2027-004 (2026)
Syracuse City School DistrictSchool · Syracuse, NY- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Deanne Dwyer
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Syracuse City School District seeks proposals for translation services for New York State examinations at all school buildings as needed for the 2026-2029 school years. Services include oral human translation for Regents and Grades 3-8 testing windows, covering languages such as Bengali, Dari, Somali, Nepali, Swahili, Burmese, French, Tigrinya, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Dinka, and Turkish. The initial contract term is 1 year beginning January 1, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, and must be submitted to the Syracuse City School District Bova Facility at 1025 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204. Questions are due by October 13, 2026, via email to [email protected]. Vendors must provide proof of staff fluency, interpreter training, and comply with NYSED examination security protocols.
Organization’s Qualifications (25 points), Quality of the Proposed Approach (25 points), Qualifications of Key Staff (25 points), Total cost of the proposal (25 points)
SUMMARY
Syracuse City School District seeks proposals for translation services for New York State examinations at all school buildings as needed for the 2026-2029 school years.
Services include oral human translation for Regents and Grades 3-8 testing windows, covering languages such as Bengali, Dari, Somali, Nepali, Swahili, Burmese, French, Tigrinya, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Dinka, and Turkish. The initial contract term is 1 year beginning January 1, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, and must be submitted to the Syracuse City School District Bova Facility at 1025 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204. Questions are due by October 13, 2026, via email to [email protected]. Vendors must provide proof of staff fluency, interpreter training, and comply with NYSED examination security protocols.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proposer's Information Form
- IRS Form W-9
- Professional References Form
- Statement of Qualifications Form
- Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
- Non-Discrimination Questionnaire
- Signature Page
- Proposal Quotation Sheet
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Submit to
- Syracuse City School District, Attn: Deanne Dwyer, 1025 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Syracuse, NY
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Syracuse City School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Syracuse City School District, Attn: Deanne Dwyer, 1025 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204. For questions, contact Deanne Dwyer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Organization’s Qualifications (25 points), Quality of the Proposed Approach (25 points), Qualifications of Key Staff (25 points), Total cost of the proposal (25 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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