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   Number: LACDA24-091
   Type: IFB - Invitation for Bids
   Solicitation Title: Translation and Interpretation Services
   Category: Service
   Opening Date: 10/08/2024
   Closing Date: 10/23/2024 3:00 PM

   Contact Person: Jeffrey Clark
   Phone: (626) 586-1536
   Email: jeffrey.clark@lacda.org

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OCTOBER 8, 2024 NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES IFB NO. LACDA24-091 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received and publicly opened by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) until Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. for Translation and Interpretation services. This will include furnishing all labor, material and equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and contract documents. The LACDA intends to award multiple one-year contracts with the option of four (4), one-year extensions, provided services are satisfactory and funds are available. An Invitation for Bids (IFB) package containing all submission requirements may be downloaded from the LACDA’s website at www.lacdc.org, scroll to and click on “Vendors,” click on “View Open Solicitations,” and under the “Title” column, select the solicitation of interest and then click on “Download Documents Below” and follow the instructions. Bidders shall provide their bid and all required forms and documentations by the due date and time stated herein, and it shall be uploaded in a Portable Document File (PDF) (No other electronic formats will be accepted) with the electronic file name, "[BIDDER’S NAME] - Bid for Translation & Interpretation Services" at the LACDA’s website, www.lacda.org, under “Vendors,” and click on “View Open Solicitations.” Then select the IFB solicitation of interest and click “Upload Proposals,” and follow the registration and upload instructions. Once uploaded, the Bidder shall email Jeff Clark at jeffrey.clark@lacda.org to confirm the uploaded bid. All bids shall be labeled “Bid for Translation and Interpretation Services IFB No. LACDA24-091, October 23, 2024.” Any Bidder who wishes his/her bid to be considered is responsible for making certain that it is received by the LACDA at the stated location and at the stated date and time. No oral, facsimile, or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered unless specified. Bids received after the scheduled deadline will not be consiidered. Bidders, who, upon request, receive the Invitation for Bids package and do not wish to submit a bid should reply with a letter of “No Bid” by the submission due date. All bids submitted by the submission deadline shall be opened and announced with witnesses from the LACDA staff in a conference call via a Microsoft Teams meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, promptly at 3:30p.m. Bidders may attend the Publicly Bid Opening Meeting via Microsoft Teams by emailing Jeff Clark at jeffrey.clark@lacda.org no later than Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 5:00p.m. for Microsoft Teams invitation and instructions. Questions regarding the IFB are to be directed to Jeff Clark at 626-586-1536 or jeffrey.clark@lacda.org. Si usted requiere mas información sobre este anuncio, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Claudia Perez al siguiente numero de teléfono 626-586-1696. This is a HUD Section 3 Contract and all Bidders must commit to achieving established requirements, including benchmarks, for Section 3 workers and Targeted Section 3 workers to be considered a responsive bidder and eligible for a contract award. In submitting a bid, each Bidder thereby agrees that, if awarded a contract, it shall execute a standard LACDA Contract, a sample of which is attached to the IFB package for reference. The LACDA shall not award a contract to, or be obligated to execute a contract with, any Bidder who refuses to execute said standard LACDA Contract. The LACDA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. This IFB is not a contract or commitment of any kind. The LACDA is not liable for costs incurred in the preparation of the respondent’s bid. It reserves the right to issue supplementary information or guidelines related to this IFB. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the LACDA reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive minor technical deficiencies in the Bids. In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is the policy of the LACDA to assure equal opportunity to all persons, in the award and performance of any contract, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: • Insurances (Please refer to the Sample LACDA Contract for required values and additional requirements.) ? General Liability Insurance with Additional Insured Endorsement. Shall include Completed Operations and be on a primary and non-contributory basis. ? Automobile Liability Insurance, coverage shall include owned, hired, non-owned, OR any auto. ? Workers’ Compensation Liability Insurance, shall be Statutory and include Employer’s Liability, and a waiver of subrogation. ? Professional Liability, shall be provided for the term of the contract and a minimum of three (3) years following the contract expiration. • American Translation Association certification • Certifications from the Judicial Council of California • Child Support Compliance • Default Property Tax Program • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act • Fair Chance Employment Hiring Practices Policy • Federal Lobbyist Requirements • Section 3 Provisions • Jury Service Program • Nonprofit Integrity Act • Safely Surrendered Baby Law • Zero Tolerance Human Trafficking Policy APPROVED BY: DEANNA TANTRAPHOL, Procurement Officer Los Angeles County Development Authority

Addendum #1

Translation and Interpretation Solicitation Package