RFP 26-011 · Request for ProposalsOpen
Public Engagement, Translation, and Interpretation Services
NRTA seeks firms to provide written translation, meeting interpretation (including American Sign Language), accessible document remediation, and community engagement support.
Submittals due Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
13 days remaining
The question period closed September 15, 2026. Answers are issued by addendum.
Solicitation details
- Solicitation number
- RFP 26-011
- Type
- Request for Proposals
- Status
- Open. The question period closed September 15, 2026. Answers are issued by addendum.
- Funding
- Locally funded
- Estimated value
- $600,000 over three years
- Contract term
- Three years
- NAICS codes
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- DBE goal
- Not applicable (non-federal funds)
Key dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Issued | September 2, 2026(passed) |
| Written questions due | September 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m.(passed) |
| Submittals due | September 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
Scope summary
- Written translation of vital documents into Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic
- Simultaneous interpretation at public meetings, including ASL and CART
- Remediation of PDF documents to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA
- Pop-up engagement and community-based organization partnerships
Submission method and requirements
Electronic submittal through the NRTA Vendor Portal
- Firms may propose on one or more service categories.
- Small and local business participation is encouraged.
Solicitation documents
Addenda
| No. | Issued | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15, 2026 | Clarified that firms may propose on one or more service categories.Addendum 1 record |
Questions and answers
Answers are official only as issued in an addendum. Questions are published without identifying the vendor.
- Q1
Must interpreters be certified?
Answer: ASL interpreters must hold national certification. Spoken-language interpreters must have court or medical certification or equivalent documented experience.
Issued in Addendum No. 1