Description
The Illinois Commerce Commission is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive court‑reporting and transcription services for its Chicago (Cook County) and Springfield (Sangamon County) offices. Services include in‑person certified shorthand reporting for evidentiary hearings, virtual appearance fees, cancellation fees, and transcription of audio recordings with a standard 10‑business‑day turnaround. The contract is a firm‑price, one‑year award (Jan 23 2027 – Jan 22 2028) with a single optional renewal for an additional year. Bids must be submitted electronically via the State’s BidBuy system; the solicitation is an open competition (IFB) with no small‑business set‑aside. Vendor must be licensed under 225 ILCS 415, maintain accurate records, and meet a 97 % transcript‑accuracy standard.
• In‑person reporting required for sporadic evidentiary hearings (≈ 2‑4 per month, potentially multi‑day).
• Virtual appearance fees billed hourly (minimum 1 hr) with 15‑minute increments; in‑person fees have a 2‑hr minimum.
• Transcription services priced per page with a 10‑business‑day delivery, optional expedited 1‑ or 2‑day turnaround.