CanadaBuys #CRTC-26-0023

CRTC Solicits Bilingual Verbatim Court Reporting Services for Public Hearings Across Canada

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide bilingual verbatim court reporting services for public hearings and meetings across Canada. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) - Office: Procurements-Finance and Administrative Services - Products/Services Requested: - Bilingual verbatim court reporting services for public hearings and selected meetings - Court reporters must have at least three years of courtroom or regulatory tribunal reporting experience within the past seven years - Techniques accepted: stenotyping, stenomask, shorthand, digital recording, or real-time reporting - Deliverables: complete verbatim transcripts in the language used during the hearing, provided in Microsoft Word, PDF, and HTML5 formats - Audio recordings on USB keys if requested - Service locations include Gatineau, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and other cities across Canada - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All services must be provided in both official languages (English and French) - Daily, same-day, next-day, or within five business days transcript delivery options - Reliability security clearance required - Compliance with Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement - Maximum contract value up to $490,500 CAD (excluding taxes) - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking services of verbatim court reporters on an as-required basis to provide bilingual court reporting services at public hearings across Canada. The successful supplier must provide reporters with at least three years of courtroom or regulatory tribunal reporting experience within the past seven years, using techniques such as stenotyping, stenomask, shorthand, digital recording, and real-time reporting. The contract duration is 36 months, starting approximately October 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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