Remote interpreting services contract

Minneapolis file 2026-01238, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-11-04.

Latest action: Approved by Public Health, Safety & Equity

What it does

Non-English speakers get interpreters for city services Minneapolis residents can access phone and video interpreters when dealing with city agencies from January 2027 through December 2029.

The bigger picture

City services become more accessible to immigrant communities Remote interpreting removes travel barriers and language gaps so residents with limited English can access health, safety, and public programs.

What to watch

Cost locked in for three years regardless of usage The city commits to paying up to $450,000 over three years to one vendor, so if demand is lower than expected, money cannot be redirected elsewhere.

Official summary

Authorizing a contract with Piedmont Global LLC, in the amount up to $450,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting on January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, for remote (phone and video) interpreting services in multiple languages.

Read the official record for 2026-01238

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