Request for approval of a renewal option with MasterWord Services Inc (Primary); Visual Language Professionals, LLC (Secondary); and Language Line Services, Inc. (Tertiary) for interpreter services for hearing impaired persons of Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, at a cost of $206,611 (220160), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a renewal option with MasterWord Services Inc (Primary); Visual Language Professionals, LLC (Secondary); and Language Line Services, Inc. (Tertiary) for interpreter services for hearing impaired persons of Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, at a cost of $206,611 (220160), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County renews interpreter services for hearing-impaired residents with three vendors at $206,611 for 2026–2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a one-year renewal for interpreter services for hearing-impaired residents. Three vendors will provide these services: MasterWord Services Inc. (primary), Visual Language Professionals, LLC (secondary), and Language Line Services, Inc. (tertiary). The contract runs from June 27, 2026, to June 26, 2027, at a total cost of $206,611. The contract was introduced May 15, 2026, and passed May 28, 2026.
Harris County spends $206,611 on interpreter services for hearing-impaired residents. Neighbors who are deaf or hard of hearing may use these services to communicate with county offices.