Eriksen Translations Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services through Statewide Contract PRF88, as well as a Language Access Services contract with the City of Somerville.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eriksen Translations Inc. (www.eriksen.com), a leading provider of language services, has been awarded a contract by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services through Statewide Contract PRF88, as well as a Language Access Services contract with the City of Somerville. Together, the contracts will help state and city agencies communicate with immigrants and other residents who do not read, speak, or write English with proficiency.
Under the PRF88 statewide contract, Eriksen is one of multiple vendors selected to provide translation services for agencies serving Massachusetts' diverse communities. Eriksen will translate documents, forms, and public materials residents depend on to access public programs and services.
In Somerville, Eriksen is one of several vendors selected to provide language access services for the city's Department of Communications and Community Engagement. Under this contract, Eriksen will translate materials such as public meeting notices, program applications, and neighborhood flyers, so constituents can access city information, resources, and programs in the language they speak at home.
"We are pleased to have been selected for these contracts and look forward to supporting agencies across Massachusetts," said Vigdis Eriksen, Founder and CEO of Eriksen Translations. "Our team is committed to delivering accurate, culturally appropriate language services to help organizations reach the residents who need them."
With four decades of experience, including nearly 25 years supporting city and state agencies, Eriksen provides translation services to the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, the NYC Campaign Finance Board, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the New York State Department of Health, among many others.
Massachusetts state agencies and eligible entities interested in translation services under the PRF88 statewide contract should consult the contract PRF88 user guide for quote requirements. City of Somerville departments seeking services under the city's Language Access Services contract can reach Eriksen at [email protected].
About Eriksen Translations
Eriksen Translations offers professional human and AI-powered multilingual services in 100+ languages. Founded in Brooklyn in 1986, Eriksen is a Massachusetts, New York State, New York City, and New Jersey certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) offering a full range of services, including translation, typesetting, web and multimedia localization, language quality assurance, transcreation, transcription, voiceover and subtitling, accessibility services, and interpreting. The company supports clients in finance and insurance, healthcare, education, creative services, nonprofits, city and state agencies, and museums and cultural institutions. For more information, visit https://eriksen.com.
About the Massachusetts PRF88 Statewide Contract
The Massachusetts PRF88 Statewide Contract is the Commonwealth's primary procurement vehicle for Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services. Taking effect in July 2026, it replaces the previous PRF75 contract to provide state agencies, municipalities, schools, and eligible entities with pre-qualified vendors for document translation, spoken interpretation, and ASL services.
About the City of Somerville Language Access Services Contract
The City of Somerville's Language Access Services contract is administered by the Department of Communications and Community Engagement, which provides language access citywide in partnership with the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs. Taking effect in July 2026, the contract engages multiple pre-qualified language service providers for translation and interpretation across the city's most requested languages.
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