Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-524ICC-ICCSP-B-54151
Illinois Commerce Commission seeks certified court reporting and transcription services for Springfield and Chicago
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 14, 2026
Identifier
27-524ICC-ICCSP-B-54151
NAICS
561492
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is seeking certified court reporting and transcription services for its Transportation and Public Utilities Bureaus in Springfield and Chicago, IL. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) - Services required for Springfield (Sangamon County) and Chicago (Cook County) - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified providers of court reporting and transcription services - Services Requested: - Certified court reporters to attend Commission hearings, meetings, and public forums (in-person and virtual) - Verbatim transcription of official proceedings with minimum 97% accuracy - Transcript delivery within 10 business days (expedited options available) - Transcript preparation from audio recordings when on-site attendance is not feasible - Pricing is per-page, inclusive of postage and delivery - Virtual appearance fees, in-person appearance fees, cancellation fees, and transcription services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Certified shorthand reporters must be licensed in Illinois - Subcontracting is not allowed - Awards will be made separately for three service categories: virtual/recorded transcription, Cook County in-person, and Sangamon County in-person - Vendors must submit bids electronically via BidBuy and provide all required disclosures and certifications - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year with an option to renew for an additional year - Total contract term, including renewals, shall not exceed 10 years
Description
The Illinois Commerce Commission is seeking vendor(s) to provide Court Reporting and Transcription Services for one year with an option to renew for an additional year. The services include attending Commission hearings, meetings, and public forums in Springfield (Sangamon County) and Chicago (Cook County), producing verbatim transcriptions of official proceedings. Court reporting services may be performed virtually or in person, with appearance fees, cancellation fees, and transcription services detailed in the contract. Vendors must submit bids electronically through BidBuy by October 14, 2026.