DVS – Court Reporting Services

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) issued unsealed Invitation for Bids (uIFB) 129870 to establish a term contract for professional court reporting services. The scope of work includes providing in-person and virtual hearing appearances and the production of accurate, verbatim transcripts. In-person services are limited to a 10 to 15 mile radius of the DVS Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Contractors must be certified by the Virginia Court Reporters Association (VCRA) or the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and are required to use a stenography or stenomask machine. Key performance requirements include arriving 30 minutes early for in-person hearings and 5 minutes early for virtual proceedings, with final transcripts delivered within 10 business days. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with four optional renewals. The Commonwealth reserves the right to make multiple awards to responsive and responsible bidders, with award priority given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. Bidders must provide a data sheet including their business history and at least four current or recent similar accounts. Required insurance coverages include Workers Compensation, Employer Liability of 100,000 dollars, and Automobile Liability of 1 million dollars if applicable. Payments are processed 30 days after invoice receipt per the Prompt Payment Act, and contractors must maintain all relevant records for five years following final payment.