Certified Court Reporting

The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) is soliciting bids under IFB No. 26-012-210 for certified court reporting services, with bids due November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. A mandatory 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, with incentive adjustments for participation above the minimum.

Small/Micro Business and Non-Small Business Subcontractor preferences of 5 percent each are available to eligible bidders, and award goes to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after preference adjustments. Bidders must hold a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate, have at least five years of experience providing Category 1 CSR hearings and Category 4 transcription services, comply with California Code of Civil Procedure requirements, maintain a physical location in California, and provide three references for comparable services performed within the last five years.

The scope covers certified court reporting, transcription, and related services across Northern, Central, and Southern California. Pricing is structured by service type and turnaround time for each region, including final transcripts (original plus one copy with electronic copy or USB), electronic or USB-only deliverables, appearance fees, and evening and weekend rates, all held constant for the agreement term. Travel is reimbursable at CalHR rates, not to exceed $3,000. The agreement's maximum value is $260,000 over 36 months through November 30, 2029, beginning December 1, 2026.

Addendum I, issued October 27, 2026, revised the schedule. Bid submission moved from November 5 to November 10, the bid opening link request moved from November 4 to November 9, and the public bid opening moved from November 6 to November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST via Zoom. The October 22 question deadline has passed. Bids must be submitted electronically to ElectronicBidSubmission@waterboards.ca.gov.