Court Reporting and Transcription Services

1.0	TITLE
	
	Court Reporting and Transcription Services 

2.0	MAIN OBJECTIVE 
	
CAS plans on issuing up to three contracts for Court Reporting and Transcription services under this RFP:
1. Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada proceedings in Ontario except Ottawa
2. Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada proceedings in Ottawa
3. Federal Court DES proceedings in Ottawa


3.0	REQUIREMENTS

Based on previous years’ requirements and anticipated future needs, CAS has determined that it requires the following services in the province of Ontario:

For Court Reporting, the Bidder shall supply English, French and Bilingual reporters, to provide complete reporting services for scheduled hearings and conference calls. A separate back-up system for recording the proceedings must be utilized at all times. 

The preparation of transcripts may be from the Court’s own CD or traditional recording methods, depending on the situation. Where CAS records its own hearing and requires a certified paper transcript, for public hearings the CD will be sent to the Bidder who will provide the transcript along with an electronic copy within the prescribed time frames. 

The Bidder’s resources will have three years experience in court reporting using proven verbatim reporting techniques, such as digital, Stenotype, Steno mask, Short hand, and/or who have achieved accreditation from NCRA, NVRA, IAPRT or CSR Associations