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MCD08 Steno CART Services for Executive Branch

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BD-23-1067-MCD01-MCD01-88299State & Local

Response Deadline07/01/2027, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has established contract MCD08 to maintain a pre-qualified list of individual and business Steno CART captioners. This initiative provides realtime speech-to-text communication access services for the Commission and various Executive Branch agencies. The contract term began on July 1, 2023, and runs through July 1, 2027, with some documentation noting a primary term through June 30, 2026, and options to renew for up to nine years total. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the term to ensure a diverse and available pool of qualified providers. Compensation is based on a detailed hourly rate schedule categorized by experience levels A, B, and C, covering both on-site and remote services. The pricing structure includes base rates for standard and long-hour assignments, as well as add-on fees for preparation, projection services, equipment transport, and streaming. All providers must adhere to strict professional and ethical conduct guidelines to ensure consumer privacy and ADA compliance. The procurement process emphasizes a shift toward experience-based eligibility to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the captioning community.

General Info

Pre-qualified stenographic CART captioners provide real-time captioning to Massachusetts Executive Branch through July 2027.

Agency

Massachusetts → MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NAICS

561492 - Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02109, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedMay 7

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 1

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/01/2027, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 9 months

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyMassachusetts → MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → MCD01 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Office AddressFloor Boston, MA, 02109, USA

Contacts

Jane Sokol ShulmanPurchaser

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Pre-qualified list of Steno CART Captioners, individuals and businesses, for use by Executive Branch and other entities upon request. Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the contract term. See RFR for services, qualifications and application procedures. Rate schedule attached. Contract starts 7/1/2023.

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