Texas DIR/ESBD #212-26-0731

Texas OCA seeks contractor for development and administration of Shorthand Reporter Certification Examination

The Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA), in partnership with the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC), is seeking a qualified contractor to develop and administer the Shorthand Reporter Certification Examination for the State of Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA) - Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) - Scope of Work: - Develop and validate Part A (dictation exam with three legs: 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm literary material) - Develop and validate Part B (written multiple-choice exam on shorthand reporting, spelling, grammar, and Texas rules/procedures) - Administer exams in-person and potentially online/remote - Ensure exam security, ADA compliance, and identity verification - Grade exams, report results within 30 days, and manage protests/regrading - Collect examination fees directly from examinees (set by Supreme Court of Texas: $175 for Part A, $100 for Part B) - Provide all completed/partially completed work and documentation upon contract termination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exams must be administered at least quarterly - Validation by subject matter experts and psychometric/statistical review required - Strict confidentiality and security standards - Compliance with Texas Government Code and JBCC rules - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is approximately $95,000 - Contract term is two years with options for two one-year renewals

Description

The Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA) and Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) are seeking proposals from qualified persons or entities to develop and administer a shorthand reporter certification examination. The examination may be conducted in-person, online, or both, and must comply with Texas Government Code and JBCC rules. The examination consists of two parts: Part A, a dictation examination with three legs, and Part B, a written multiple-choice examination. The selected contractor will be compensated from examination fees paid by examinees, with an estimated contract value of $95,000.

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