Transcription Services

The City of Columbus, Department of Development, is seeking a vendor to provide transcription services for the Historic District Commission meetings. The contractor will be required to provide verbatim, written transcriptions of audio files, which will be emailed to the City in the form of a secure PDF document. The contract is expected to start approximately March 1, 2026, and expire on February 28, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional year. The contractor will be paid based on the cost per page for the transcription services, and the City will evaluate bids based on the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder. Key aspects of the job include: * Providing transcription services for Historic District Commission meetings * Delivering transcriptions within specified timeframes (two weeks, one to two weeks, 3-5 days, 48 hours, or 24 hours) * Ensuring transcriptions are complete, accurate, and reflect the full and complete verbatim record of recordings provided * Performing ongoing quality reviews of transcriptions * Maintaining confidentiality of information learned through providing transcription services * Complying with Columbus City Code, including responsible wage and health insurance benefit requirements