When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $315,000 – $320,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Columbus Public Health. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States; Worthington, Ohio, United States.

In-Person Interpretation Services (Due November 9, 2026)

Columbus Public Health is seeking a qualified agency to provide professional in-person oral language interpretation services for clinics and programs across Franklin County.

Must provide interpretation services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Must accommodate at least 7,230 hours of interpretation per year
Interpreters must have a minimum of 40 hours of medical interpreter training
Interpreters must have training in ethical standards, confidentiality, medical terminology, and cultural competency
Must provide oral proficiency testing for English and target languages by a qualifying third-party board
Must provide emergency interpretation services within 45 minutes of request
Must be able to provide male or female interpreters upon request
Must provide in-person services at locations within Franklin County, City of Columbus, and City of Worthington
Must utilize a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for scheduling and tracking
Must provide a Contingency Plan or Emergency Management Plan
Must provide 3 letters of reference for services provided within the past 5 years
Must be registered as a vendor with the City of Columbus

$315,000 – $320,000

RFP Package Issued: October 9th, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting: October 22nd, 2026

Last Day to Submit Questions: October 30th, 2026

Quote/Submission Due: November 9th, 2026

Award Notification: December 31st, 2026

Contract/Service Start Date: April 1st, 2027

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Columbus Public Health requires professional in-person interpretation services to support its clinics and programs. The scope includes 24/7 on-demand and scheduled interpretation for a wide range of languages, with a minimum capacity of 7,230 hours per year, including specific requirements for Spanish and Haitian Creole. The contract term is twelve months starting April 1, 2027, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods.

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