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Cook County

Translation and Interpretation Services

Solicitation: 2513-11032
Notice ID: b3ef816d5694c13dc2146c85beeff93a
DepartmentCook CountyStateILPostedDueJun 17, 2026, 08:00 PM UTCCloses in 22 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Cook County. Place of performance: IL. Response deadline: Jun 17, 2026.

Source
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Solicitation
2513-11032
Performance
IL
Response
Jun 17, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
IL
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Cook County
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
Procurement
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match • county match
IL20260019 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Illinois • Adams, Alexander, Bond +99
12 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match • county match
IL20260019 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Illinois • Adams, Alexander, Bond +99
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above all current established wage rates, including those rates to which other premiums are applicable
Base $37.65Fringe $34.21
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above all current established wage rates, including those rates to which other premiums are applicable
Base $36.59Fringe $31.75
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above all current established wage rates, including those rates to which other premiums are applicable
Base $38.57Fringe $31.75
+9 more occupation rates in this WD
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IL20260020 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Illinois • Boone, Cook, De Kalb +16
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DED THAT ALL SUCH EMPLOYEES SHALL HAVE IN FACT WORKED THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING AND THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING THE OCCURRENCE OF SUCH HOLIDAY
Base $37.55Fringe $9.50
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LANDSCAPE LABORER (WINNEBAGO COUNTY) HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Base $47.04Fringe $36.31
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LANDSCAPE LABORER (ROCK ISLAND COUNTY) HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Base $33.77Fringe $23.60
+77 more occupation rates in this WD
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IL20260011 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Illinois • Boone, De Kalb, Du Page +5
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CARPENTER: HEAVY & HIGHWAY (DUPAGE ANE LAKE COUNTIES)
Base $52.01Fringe $38.85
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CARPENTER: BUILDING (DUPAGE ANE LAKE COUNTIES)
Base $52.01Fringe $38.85
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CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (WILL COUNTY)
Base $49.76Fringe $38.26
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IL20260046 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Illinois • Massac
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BRICKLAYER
Base $30.79Fringe $21.69
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ELECTRICIAN (WORK NOT TO EXCEED 8-PLEX FAMILY HOUSING UNITS)
Base $32.58Fringe $12.11
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ELECTRICIAN (ALL OTHER WORK)
Base $44.99Fringe $23.48
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Description

Official Bonfire public listing for Cook County. Reference 2513-11032. Open the official portal for full documentation, attachments, and submission instructions.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: May 15, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Cook County has issued a solicitation for Translation and Interpretation Services, as referenced in notice 2513-11032. Proposals are due by June 17, 2026, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their responses. This opportunity presents the potential to support diverse communication needs within the county's facilities.

Translation servicesInterpretation servicesCook CountyGovernment contracts
What the buyer is trying to do

Cook County is seeking qualified vendors to provide translation and interpretation services to facilitate effective communication across various departments and with the public.

Who should pursue this
  • Companies specializing in language services
  • Small businesses with expertise in translation and interpretation
  • Vendors with experience serving governmental agencies
Work breakdown
  • Assess translation and interpretation needs across departments
  • Develop proposals to meet specific linguistic requirements
  • Submit proposals including pricing and service capabilities
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal form
  • Pricing structure
  • Evidence of relevant experience and past performance
  • References from similar contracts
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Adherence to deadlines for proposal submission
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing is essential due to the public nature of the contract
  • Consider volume discounts if services extend over multiple departments
Teaming and subs
  • Language service providers with a focus on specific languages or dialects
  • Subcontractors with expertise in cultural context and localization
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential for high competition among bidders
  • Need to clarify specific language needs to avoid miscommunication
  • Strict compliance requirements may lead to disqualification if not met
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific languages are most frequently required by the county?
  • Are there particular departments that will have higher needs than others?
  • What are the expectations for response times for translation and interpretation requests?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • No detailed scope of work provided
  • No budget or pricing ceiling indicated
  • Lack of specific languages required
  • Absence of performance metrics or expectations
  • No information on proposal evaluation criteria
  • No details on required certifications or qualifications
  • No information on potential subcontracting opportunities
  • No specifics about communication methods required
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