English to/from Spanish Translation
Request for Proposal
1. Overview
The ACLU Foundation of Virginia occasionally requires assistance with translation between English and Spanish for
its work to defend and advance civil liberties and civil rights in the Commonwealth. Our work includes litigation,
public education, and advocacy. We may need assistance with translation of live phone calls, recorded messages and
videos, printed materials, or in-person conversations.
2. Scope of Work
The ACLU Foundation of Virginia would like to develop an ongoing relationship with a translator or translation
service company to assist us in a variety of capacities. The content/conversations may include legal documents and/or
language that will require the ability to accurately translate legal terminology. While Spanish is the primary language
of interest, the ability to translate other languages is also appreciated. Aside from the translation for our legal work,
including sensitive attorney-client privileged communications, we may need assistance translating content for our
website, infographics, and other printed publications for our public education and advocacy work.
3. Experience
The ACLU of Virginia is seeking an experienced professional with the following:
 Professional ability to translate oral communications and documents between English and Spanish, especially
legal documents.
 Willingness to undergo basic training in legal ethics and client confidentiality required.
 Experience handling confidential or sensitive material preferred.
 Certification by the Virginia Supreme Court strongly preferred. American Translators Association certified
interpreters also considered.
4. Proposal Requirements
Proposals should include the following:
 Narrative description of your organization/firm, including years in business and relevant services offered;
 Examples of materials that you have translated, or description of verbal translation services performed;
 A proposal regarding the cost of the services to be provided by type (e.g., cost per page of document, cost per
hour of verbal translation, cost per words). Proposers are encouraged to consider whether some or all of the
usual cost of services might be discounted or provided pro bono to the ACLU Foundation of Virginia which is
a 501c3 organization.
All proposals should be submitted to Elizabeth Wong at [email protected]. Proposals are reviewed as they are
received. To receive full consideration, please submit your proposal by May 1, 2016.
For questions regarding this RFP, please contact Elizabeth Wong at 804.523.2148 or [email protected].
The ACLU Foundation of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an
inclusive culture. The ACLU of Virginia encourages applications from all qualified individuals without
regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin,
marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities may request
accommodations.