RFP-Approved Court Transcribers Ref: BD-17-1107-1107T-SUP01-11433

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Office of Court Management (OCM) and Office of Transcription Services (OTS), is seeking applicants to join the approved list of court transcribers who will transcribe recorded Trial Court proceedings upon request. The RFP outlines detailed requirements for vendors and individuals, including minimum qualifications related to knowledge, education, experience, and specialized certifications. Applicants must also meet equipment and maintenance standards, as well as transcript format and time standards. The initial contract term is two years, with eight optional one-year renewal periods, for a maximum total duration of ten years. The transcript rates are set by statute at $3.00 per page for the original transcript and $1.00 per page for standard copies. The RFP also includes mandatory vendor submission requirements such as application forms, equipment certifications, and background checks.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It indicates that current approved transcribers will be considered incumbents, and that the selection of transcribers will be made in a sequential order per SJC Rule 1:07 for fee-generated court appointments. The RFP also states that the list of approved court transcribers will not be capped or restricted, and that the OCM may conduct additional open enrollment periods during the contract term. The RFP does not provide any information about potential award values or budget ranges.