RE-issued per diem court reporters

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is procuring per diem court reporters to provide court reporting services for certain criminal trials in the Superior Court Department. The Administrative Office of the Superior Court (AOSC) is issuing a Request for Providers (RFP) to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors to deliver these services. The RFP outlines minimum qualifications for per diem court reporters, including education, experience, and certification requirements, as well as transcript standards, format, and performance requirements. The initial contract term is three years, with three optional renewal periods of two years each, for a maximum of nine years. Bidders can respond to the RFP at any point during the life of the solicitation, with contracts expiring simultaneously. Per diem court reporters will be reimbursed for mileage at a rate of $0.45 per mile, and invoices for services rendered and mileage must be submitted for approval and payment.

The RFP has a rolling enrollment process, allowing vendors to submit applications at any time. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the Commonwealth does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value, but indicates that the Commonwealth will establish a list of pre-qualified vendors to be used by the Superior Court for per diem court reporting services.