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●Maintaining excellent work ethic and professionalism while adhering to ethical standards throughout the interpretation process. This includes maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and neutrality, as well as refraining from providing personal opinions or commentary during interpretation Every subcontractor will sign the following agreements with Accent: ●Non-Disclosure Agreement ●Independent Contractor Agreement ●Code of Ethics Accent will ensure that all subcontractors comply with all the requirements stated in the scope of work; the City will not need to ever contact or manage any subcontracted company or individual. It is understood and agreed that the participating subcontractors shall be solely and directly under the responsibility of Accent, and the City shall have no obligation to them. Additionally, our Project Managers boast backgrounds and professional degrees in translation and interpretation, positioning them as not only effective administrators but also capable linguists. Their deep understanding of language nuances and cultural contexts enables them to provide valuable insights and guidance to subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle. This dual role empowers our Project Managers to act as both facilitators and contributors, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and accuracy are upheld at every stage. Our project managers are capable of conducting translations in Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, and Japanese. e. Proposed Work Plan How to order services and response times Accent can respond to a request immediately over the phone during office hours between Monday and Friday (6AM – 6PM PST). Emails are responded to almost immediately upon receipt. Quotes are typically provided within 30 minutes for interpreting services and document translation projects. Additional or premium services might require a few additional hours. Interpreters are typically confirmed the same day an order is placed; written translations are delivered within the time frame agreed upon between Accent and the requester on an order-by-order basis. Accent will always wait until the City provides a verbal or written confirmation, purchase order and/or signed agreement as approval of the quote before starting any work. Accent is willing to adapt to any ordering procedure changes required by the City during the term of the contract. Orders for services can be placed by telephone, email, or fax. Office Phone number:510-644-9470 Office Fax number:844-308-9396 Office email contact for orders:interpreting@accentonlanguages.com / translation@accentonlanguages.com Accent on Languages Response 24-022A 19 Volume I - SOQ City Council 10 – 205 10/1/2024