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Bid Title

RFP 020526SB Interpretation and Translation Services

Issuing Agency

Memphis City Schools

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Jan 28, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFP RFP 020526SB Interpretation and Translation Services

Deadline Date/Time: February 5, 2026 2:00 P.M.

• Addendum I - RFP 020526SB Interpretation and Translation Services
• Addendum II-RFP 020526SB Interpretation and Translation Services

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January 15, 2026

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

160 Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, Room 126  Memphis, Tennessee 38112-4892  Phone (901) 416-5376

(This proposal will not be accepted electronically or by facsimile. All proposals must be mailed or delivered to the above address.)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(NOT AN ORDER)

Please submit proposals on the item(s) listed below. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals. If substitutions are offered, give full details. The

Proposal must be submitted no later than February 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CST.

The Shelby County Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any part thereof, and to waive any minor informalities and/or technicalities that are

deemed to be in the best interest of the Shelby County Board of Education. Successful Vendors shall be paid only when delivery is complete. *For the appropriate purchases, all

material data safety data sheets (MSDA) must accompany all shipments covered under Tennessee Hazardous Chemical Right to Know Law- Tennessee Public Chapter #417- House

Bill #731.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Interpretation and Translation Services

Proposals MUST be received by Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS or District) by the due date and time set

forth above.

During the solicitation process, Vendors are not permitted to contact the Board and project Owner regarding the posted

solicitation. Failure to adhere to this requirement may subject the respondent to immediate disqualification.

Questions or requests for clarification of technical issues and terms pertaining to this RFP must be submitted in writing

via e-mail to brownsl3@scsk12.org, and received by SCBE no later than January 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM/CST.

ISSUED BY: Stacey Brown, Senior Buyer RFP 020526SB

We propose to furnish the item(s) and/or services outlined in the proposal at prices quoted and guarantee safe delivery F.O.B. delivered and as specified.

Proposals are submitted with the declaration that no Shelby County Board of Education Member or employee has a financial or beneficial interest in this

transaction.

______________________________________________________________

NAME OF FIRM

_____________________________ _________________________________

PHONE

FAX#

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ADDRESS

__________________________________________________

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

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E-MAIL ADDRESS

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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME

___ CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE A SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

___ CHECK HERE IF YOUR COMPANY QUALIFIES AS A LOCAL VENDOR

PLEASE NOTE: Per the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Local Preference Purchasing Board Policy 2011, local preference purchasing means

giving preference to businesses located within Shelby County, Tennessee where local vendors must have a physical address located within the

limits of Shelby County for at least six (6) months prior to the bid or proposal opening date. A Post Office Box is not acceptable.

CHECK HERE IF YOU ATTACHED A COPY OF A VALID SHELBY COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE.

Shelby County Board of Education does not discriminate in its Programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap/disability, sex or age.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: SCOPE OF WORK………………………………………………………………………………………...3

1.0 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................... 3

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES ................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 NON-EXCLUSIVE............................................................................................................................ 3

4.0 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD……………………………………………………….……………….3

PART II: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITION…………………………………………………….……………4

1.0 STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................................................ 4

2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................. 4

3.0 PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING ........................................................................................................... 4

4.0 QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES ........................................................................................................ 4

5.0 POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL CONTACT........................................................................... 5

6.0 CONTRACT OFFICER/SCBE SUPERVISION................................................................................ 5

7.0 CONTRACT TYPE ........................................................................................................................... 5

8.0 PAYMENT TERMS .......................................................................................................................... 5

9.0 RFP REVISIONS ............................................................................................................................. 5

10.0 SUBMISSION DEADLINE................................................................................................................ 5

11.0 PROPOSAL OPENING.................................................................................................................... 6

12.0 DURATION OF OFFER ................................................................................................................... 6

13.0 INSURANCE .................................................................................................................................... 6

14.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES................................................................................................................. 6

15.0 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK/PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BADGE ...................................... 6

16.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS………………………………………………………………………………7

17.0 LEGAL COMPLIANCE…………………………………………………………………………………….7

18.0 BONDING………………………………………………………………………………………………..….7

19.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................ 7

PART III: PROPOSAL FORMAT…………………………………………………………………………………...8

1.0 GENERAL FORMAT ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT ..................................................................................................................... 8

PART IV: EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE………………………………………………….. 11

1.0 EVALUATION COMMITTEE.......................................................................................................... 11

2.0 EVALUATION PROCESS.............................................................................................................. 11

3.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA............................................................................................................... 11

PART V: SCOPE OF SERVICES (DETAILS)…………………………………………………...………………13

PART VI: APPENDICES

APPENDIX A – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

APPENDIX B – ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

APPENDIX C – REFERENCES

APPENDIX D – NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATE

APPENDIX E – DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT

APPENDIX F – ANTI-BRIBERY AFFIDAVIT

APPENDIX G – CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE

APPENDIX H – POLICY 2011 LOCAL PREFERENCE PURCHASING

APPENDIX I – COMPENSATION/PRICING SCHEDULE

APPENDIX J – NON-BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX K – IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX L – CETIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

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PART I: SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 BACKGROUND

Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is the legal name of the Memphis-Shelby

County Schools (MSCS) district. MSCS is Tennessee’s largest public school district and

is among the 25 largest public-school districts in the United States. MSCS serves

approximately 110,000 students in 207 schools. We employ more than 6,200 teachers

and 6,000 support personnel to serve our unique student population while offering

programming and services to fit the needs of all our students.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools has created a data-driven culture that serves as the

backdrop for strategic decision-making and informed solution-based decisions. The

information gleaned from data, research-based strategies, and performance outcomes

provides our district with amazing opportunities to offer high-quality educational options

to every student.

The MSCS mission is to prepare all students for success in learning, leadership, and

life through three strategic initiatives. The initiatives are:

1. Strengthen Early Literacy (K-2) and Continuing Literacy (3-12)

2. Recruit, Retain, Immerse, and Entrench

3. Relevant, Rigorous, and Equitable Academics

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

SCBE requests proposals for Interpretation and Translation Services. The

specifications are contained in the Request for Proposal. Responses submitted must

meet or exceed all requirements. Proposals that do not meet or exceed all

requirements will be considered non-responsive. All exceptions must be noted.

3.0 NON-EXCLUSIVE

The intent of this contract is to provide SCBE with an expedited means of procuring

supplies and/or services. This contract is for the convenience of SCBE and is considered

to be a "Non-Exclusive" use contract. SCBE does not guarantee any usage. SCBE will

not be held to purchase any particular Brand, in any groups, prices or discount ranges,

but reserves the right to purchase any item/items listed in the price schedule.

4.0 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

A Notice of Intent to Award is written notification that a vendor has been selected for a

contract award. This letter is not a guarantee of award. The Board of Education reserves

the right to reject or accept the recommendation submitted. If the Board accepts and

approves the recommendation, an executed agreement will be submitted to the

successful supplier. If the Board rejects the recommendation, MSCS shall rescind the

Notice of Intent to Award.

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PART II: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.0 STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

It is understood and agreed that all information pertinent to this solicitation may contain trade

secrets, which are confidential and proprietary. The selected vendor agrees not to disclose

or knowingly use any confidential or proprietary information of SCBE and/or third-party

participant.

2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT

The anticipated term of this contract is an initial one (1) year with the option to renew for

two (2) additional one (1) year terms.

A. SCBE expects all vendors to provide year over year cost reduction recommendations.

B. Price decreases are acceptable at any time, need not be verifiable, and are required

should the vendor/producer/processor/manufacturer experience a decrease in costs

associated with the execution of the contract.

C. Price adjustments from the vendor/producer/processor/manufacturer for any/all items

may be considered at renewal, if applicable noted in the RFP document. The request is

subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. The request must be submitted in writing

at least ninety (90) days prior to the renewal term and shall be accompanied by

supporting documentation.

D. Should the awarded vendor, at any time during the life of the contract, sell materials of

similar quality to another customer, or advertise special discounts or sales, at a price

below those quoted within the contract, the lowest discounted prices shall be offered to

Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

3.0 PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING (N/A)

4.0 QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES

No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other documents will be made to any

Supplier orally. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact (see Part II, §

5.0). To be given consideration, the questions must be received NO LATER THAN January

22, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. CST. Questions that are deemed to be substantive in nature will be

responded to in the form of an addendum and posted on SCBE website

www.scsk12.org/procurement/bids and Newspaper. Please do not submit questions in PDF

format.

RFP Schedule

RFP Post

January 15, 2026

Questions Due

January 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am CST

Q&A Post on Website

January 26, 2026 by End Of Day

RFP Due Date/Time

February 5, 2026 @ 2:00 pm CST

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5.0 POINT OF CONTACT

Stacey Brown

Procurement Office

brownsl3@scsk12.org

6.0 CONTRACT FACILITATOR /SCBE SUPERVISION

The Vendor’s performance will be under the technical direction of the Buyer/Requesting

Department/Project Manager who will be responsible for ensuring vendor’s compliance

with the requirements of this contract to include managing the daily activities of the

contract, providing technical guidance to the contract, and overall project scheduling and

coordination. The vendor shall be accountable to the end users on all matters relating to

the scope of services.

7.0 CONTRACT TYPE

The contract resulting from this solicitation will be a price contract based on the scope of

services.

8.0 PAYMENT TERMS

The Vendor shall submit an invoice detailing the services provided and the actual costs

incurred. Payment shall be in accordance with line-item price on the Purchase Order and

made within 30 days after the date on the invoice.

SCBE reserves the right to reduce or withhold contract payment in the event the Vendor

does not provide the Department with all required deliverables within the timeframe

specified in the contract or in the event that the Vendor otherwise materially breaches

the terms and conditions of the contract.

9.0 RFP REVISIONS

Should it become necessary to revise any part of this RFP, addenda will be posted on

SCBE’s Procurement Office website @ http://www.scsk12.org/procurement/bids. All

addenda, amendments or changes issued shall be deemed received by Vendor provided

they are posted to SCBE Procurement Office website. Failure of any Vendor to receive

or acknowledge receipt of such addenda or interpretation shall not relieve any Vendor

from any obligations under this RFP as amended by all addenda. All addenda so issued

shall become part of the award.

10.0 SUBMISSION DEADLINE

In order to be eligible for consideration, proposals must be received at the Procurement

Office no later than February 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CST. Vendors mailing proposals shall

allow sufficient carrier delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposal to the

Procurement Office. After the submission deadline, no matter what the reason,

proposals will be returned unopened. Delivery to SCBE’ mailroom, lobby, etc. shall not

constitute delivery. The Procurement Office is located at 160 Glenn Rogers Sr.

Street, Room 126, Memphis, TN 38112. Proposal responses delivered to any other

location shall not constitute delivery to the Procurement Services Office.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541930Translation and Interpretation Services

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