FY27-FY29 Court Reporting Services

The State of Illinois is requesting proposals for court reporting services for administrative hearings under a three-year contract (FY27–FY29), with proposals due June 12, 2026.

The scope covers stenographic reporting, transcription services, and related documentation for administrative proceedings conducted in accordance with 20 Illinois Admin Code Section 1790.610. Vendors must meet comprehensive state certification requirements, including compliance with financial integrity, criminal history, environmental, employment practice, workplace safety, and procurement ethics standards. The certifications impose substantial penalties for false statements, including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, and civil or criminal fines. For contracts exceeding one year, vendors must provide annual certification by January 1 of each fiscal year reporting any changes affecting eligibility.

Additional compliance obligations include drug-free workplace requirements for vendors with 25 or more employees or contracts exceeding $5,000; posting of employment vacancies on IllinoisJobLink.com; collection and remittance of Illinois Use Tax; verification of U.S. manufacture for steel products used in public works; and compliance with state information technology accessibility standards. Subcontractors must be included in all certifications and associated subcontracts and are bound by the same eligibility and compliance requirements as the prime contractor.

The contract establishes a three-year term with potential renewal subject to performance and mutual agreement. The standard terms and conditions govern payment terms, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations throughout the performance period. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available source material.