Oakland plans $800,000 boost for two language-service contracts

Oakland plans to add $400,000 and three years to each of its language-service contracts with International Contact and Accent on Languages. Each contract would have a $650,000 cap and provide as-needed translation, interpretation and bilingual testing for city departments. The Finance & Management Committee is scheduled to consider the change Nov. 17; the council vote shown in the resolution lists eight ayes and no opposing, absent or abstaining members.

Subject: Amend Contract With International Contact, Inc And Accent On Languages, Inc From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With International Contact, Inc. And Accent On Languages, Inc. To Increase Each Agreement By Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) Per Agreement And Extending Each Term By Three Years

Nov 10, 202627-0192: Subject: Amend Contract With International Contact, Inc And Accent On Languages, Inc From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With International Contact, Inc. And Accent On Languages, Inc. To Increase Each Agreement By Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) Per Agreement And ExtSource documentPDF 1PDF 2