Title
Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services for Phoenix Municipal Court - PMC RFQu-25-001 (Ordinance S-52028) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to establish a qualified vendor list and enter into contracts with the offerors to the Request for Qualifications PMC RFQu 25-001 for foreign language interpretation and translation services. The services will be provided to the Phoenix Municipal Court and Prosecutor's Office. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The five-year aggregate value of all contracts will not exceed $1,220,000.
Report
Summary
Phoenix Municipal Court is required by law to provide interpreting services to limited English proficient and deaf and hard of hearing individuals involved in matters before the Court. Interpreters provide official communication between interpreted individuals and officers of the Court, including judges, hearing officers, attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and investigators, both in and outside the courtroom.
The volume of cases and diversity of languages requiring interpreters makes it necessary for the Court to contract with additional private interpreters. These contracts will provide the Court with access to qualified, certified, and credentialed interpreters and/or translators. Services will include in-person interpretation services, telephone interpretation services, remote interpretation services, and document translation services.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about July 1, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,220,000 for the five-year contract term. Funds are available in the operating budgets of the Phoenix Municipal Court and Prosecutor's Office.
Department
Responsible Department
The item is recommended by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III, Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Prosecutor's Office.