| Date | Type | Memo |
|---|---|---|
| 12-14-2023 : | Contract 18222 for Spoken Language Interpreter Services - IPI, OPI, and VRI (Non-CBA) was awarded to 911 Interpreters, Inc. (OPI/VRI), Universal Language Services, Inc. (OPI/VRI, IPI-All Regions), Corporate Translation Services dba Language Link (OPI/VRI), Lionbridge Global Solutions II Inc. (OPI/VRI), Prisma International (OPI/VRI, IPI-All Regions), Anglo Language (OPI/VRI-Limited Languages), Jrivera Associates, Inc. (OPI/VRI-Limited Languages), and Northwest Interpreters, Inc. (IPI-All Regions), effective 12/11/2023. The contract summary page Contract Summary (wa.gov) is active. For more information contact DES Language Access Program DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov. | |
| 11-08-2023 : | Enterprise Services has completed its evaluation of offers received and has determined that the below-named bidders are responsive in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation and have been identified as the Apparent Successful Bidders (ASB). 911 Interpreters, Inc. (OPI/VRI), Universal Language Services, Inc. (OPI/VRI, IPI-All Regions), Corporate Translation Services dba Language Link (OPI/VRI), Lionbridge Global Solutions II Inc. (OPI/VRI), Prisma International (OPI/VRI, IPI-All Regions), Anglo Language (OPI/VRI-Limited Languages), Jrivera Associates, Inc. (OPI/VRI-Limited Languages), and Northwest Interpreters, Inc. (IPI-All Regions). Award will be made no sooner than three business days from the date of announcement. | |
| 10-31-2023 : | Anticipated statewide contract start date on December 11, 2023 | |
| 10-31-2023 : | Anticipated Awards on November 24, 2023 | |
| 10-31-2023 : | Anticipated announcement of ASB on November 10, 2023 | |
| 10-31-2023 : | Meeting pending with supervisor for review and approval of Bid Tabs, Responsibility Check and ASB’s | |
| 10-31-2023 : | Completed evaluations on October 31, 2023. | |
| 10-13-2023 : | Sent bids to evaluators on September 25, 2023; to be received by October 19, 2023. | |
| 09-27-2023 : | Question & Answer documents were posted to WEBS on 8/22/2023, and 9/14/2023 addressing questions that have been asked during the Question & Answer Period. Additional questions can be addressed to the Procurement Coordinator DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov. | |
| 09-13-2023 : | Solicitation 18222 closes on September 15, 2023. | |
| 08-15-2023 : | A Question & Answer document was posted to WEBS on 8/15/2023 addressing questions that have been asked so far in the solicitation process. Additional questions can be addressed to the Procurement Coordinator at DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov. | |
| 08-03-2023 : | Solicitation 18222 was posted to WEBS on August 3, 2023 with a closing date of September 15, 2023. Questions should be directed to the Procurement Coordinator at DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov. | |
| 08-01-2023 : | Solicitation documents have been reviewed and approved. | |
| 02-06-2023 : | Contract 02819 will be extended to 03/03/2024 | |
| 01-27-2023 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Due to the minimal Sourcing Team participation, Enterprise services is in conversations about extending the current statewide contracts to research industry standards and purchaser need. |
| 12-14-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Sourcing Team Members have been asked to assist in final review of Exhibit C - Bid Price Sheet Top 20 Languages and Languages being requested. Due ASAP. |
| 11-03-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Scope of Work has been drafted. A Strategy Plan currently being finalized. |
| 10-10-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Rcvd customer feedback. Enterprise Services is currently developing the Scope of work. Experienced delays. |
| 08-24-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Enterprise Services is requesting customer feedback by 09/16/2022, please contact DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov for information. |
| 08-16-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Posted RFI 08/16/2022, responses due 09/16/2022. |
| 08-16-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Contract determined to be Medium/Low risk. Research assigned to Antoinette Wynne. |
| 08-16-2022 : | CONTRACT STATUS | Completed initial market research. |
| 07-18-2022 : | NEW CONTRACT | Contract 02819 is set to expire 03/03/2023. Enterprise Services has completed our determination which supports a new solicitation of this contract for Spoken Language Interpreters. The new solicitation is 18222 which has the project schedule for the new solicitation. |
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