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Certified Shorthand Reporting Services

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Response Deadline11/05/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for Certified Shorthand Reporting Services to support prime contractors on projects for the State Water Resources Control Board. The selected provider will be responsible for creating verbatim records using machine shorthand for proceedings involving hearing officers, administrative law judges, and arbitrators throughout Northern, Central, and Southern California. Qualified candidates must possess the necessary stenographic equipment, have passed the CSR Exam, and demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional experience. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 561492, with a response deadline of November 5, 2026. Performance for these services is centered in Alameda, California.

General Info

Shorthand reporting services for State Water Resources Control Board proceedings in California.

Agency

California → State Water Resources Control

NAICS

561492 - Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

Place of Performance

Alameda, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-012-210.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Certified Court Reporting

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineNov 5

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11/05/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyCalifornia → State Water Resources Control

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → State Water Resources Control

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Performs verbatim reporting for prime contractors on State Water Resources Control Board projects. Creates verbatim records using machine shorthand for proceedings before arbitrators, administrative law judges, and hearing officers across Northern, Central, and Southern California. Requires stenographic equipment and a passed CSR Exam with minimum five years of experience. Delivers a verbatim record of the proceeding.

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