Language Translation and Interpretation Services

The City of Detroit is seeking one or more contractors to provide on-demand in-person, telephonic, video remote interpretation, and translation services in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bengali, French, and Latin American Spanish.

City of Detroit > Office of Contracting and Procurement


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Oct 19, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 14, 2026 09:20 AM
2 years
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eprocurement@detroitmi.gov
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The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is requesting proposals from qualified providers for high-volume, on-call language interpretation and translation services. The scope includes in-person, video remote, and telephonic interpretation; simultaneous and consecutive interpretation; support for City Council, board and commission meetings, community meetings, hearings, one-on-one meetings, emergencies, and other public-facing activities; and translation of at least 200 documents annually, including applications, forms, notices, flyers, brochures, presentations, and signage. Respondents must offer at least Arabic, Bengali, Braille, French, and Latin American Spanish, with dialect variations and broader language coverage preferred. Services must support 24/7/365 on-demand requests, emergency alternatives, short processing times, and requested on-site equipment. Providers must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience, organizational capacity, qualified and certified interpreters and translators, HIPAA compliance training, and compliance with applicable quality standards, including ISO 17100 for translations. The contract term is two years, with one or multiple awards anticipated.

Classification Codes
NAICS541930Translation and Interpretation Services
PSCR608Translation and Interpreting Services(Including Sign Language)
Smart Codes
language interpretation servicesdocument translation servicesvideo remote interpretation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026-Advertisement Date
Sep 24, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Meeting ID: 226 075 348 170 390; Passcode: Bv7gE2c; dial-in: +1 469-998-6602,,707235059#; conference ID: 707 235 059#
Oct 09, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 19, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
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