PRO - RFP # 2905 - Human-Generated Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) Services

Project Name: Human-Generated Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) Services Date: 6/17/2026 Description: On behalf of the County of Marin departments, divisions, programs, boards, commissions, and public-facing operations, the County of Marin Procurement Division is requesting proposals for Human-Generated Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services. The County is seeking qualified firms who can interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary and provide reliable, real-time captioning services for recurring meetings and upon-request meetings, events, trainings, hearings, and other countywide activities. The County is issuing this solicitation to establish one or more contracts for CART services that support disability access, effective communication, meaningful participation in County programs and services, and public meeting accessibility. The County may elect to award a single contract or to award multiple contracts for the same or similar services to two or more sources under this solicitation. The County also seeks pricing for an Add Alternate for CART services supporting: - Board of Supervisors meetings; and - Planning Commission meetings. This Add Alternate is intended to address the operational, public access, and legislative meeting requirements applicable to high-profile public meetings, including agenda-based proceedings, public comment, livestreaming coordination, and Brown Act-related accessibility expectations. Department: Department of Public Works