IFB C5613042-D, Rebid 1 Transcription Services (SECONDARY ONLY)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), specifically the Board of Parole Hearings, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5613042-D, Rebid 1 for secondary transcription services. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide verbatim transcription services for parole suitability hearings on an as-needed basis. This contract is designed to support the Board's statutory obligation to document parole hearings under California Penal Code provisions and applicable CDCR regulations. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in legal transcription, technical proficiency in verbatim transcription standards, and the capacity to meet strict turnaround requirements for parole hearing documentation. The solicitation requires contractors to provide accurate, timely transcriptions that comply with legal documentation standards. The bid is specifically structured as a secondary contractor engagement, providing backup transcription capacity to supplement existing services. The proposal is due on January 13, 2026, with the original posting date of December 17, 2025.

While specific details about set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified transcription service providers who can meet the technical and operational requirements. The contract will be funded through CDCR's operational budget allocation, and bidders will likely need to demonstrate relevant experience in legal transcription environments. The solicitation indicates this is a secondary contract, suggesting there is already a primary transcription service provider in place. Potential contractors will need to provide comprehensive information about their staffing, equipment, quality assurance processes, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality required in a corrections and parole hearing environment. While specific award values are not mentioned, the contract is structured as an as-needed service, which implies potential variability in total contract value based on actual transcription requirements of the Board of Parole Hearings.