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Court Reporting Services for Appeals Unit Hearings — RFP 26-07
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Employer: Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
Washington State government contract opportunity (RFP 26-07, listed under Current Procurements on the agency\'s vendor page, verified open October 27, 2026).
The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is seeking court reporting services for its Appeals Unit: pre-hearing conferences, oral arguments, and hearings under the Administrative Procedure Act, delivered in person across Washington State and electronically via Zoom or similar platforms. Certified transcripts are due within 10 business days. Estimated workload is 5-10 hearings or oral arguments per year. The contract runs from execution through December 30, 2029, with a possible extension of up to three years.
Eligibility / set-aside: No formal set-aside; preference may be given to certified small or veteran-owned businesses for contracts valued at $150,000 or less. Bidders must have at least five years of experience as a certified court reporter, carry the insurance listed in the RFP (including professional and cyber liability), and meet state security requirements for Category 3 data.
Deadlines: Questions due Monday, November 2, 2026 (answers posted November 6, 2026). Proposals due Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM PT.
Apply / view solicitation: https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/vendor/
Washington State government contract opportunity (RFP 26-07, listed under Current Procurements on the agency\'s vendor page, verified open October 27, 2026).
The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is seeking court reporting services for its Appeals Unit: pre-hearing conferences, oral arguments, and hearings under the Administrative Procedure Act, delivered in person across Washington State and electronically via Zoom or similar platforms. Certified transcripts are due within 10 business days. Estimated workload is 5-10 hearings or oral arguments per year. The contract runs from execution through December 30, 2029, with a possible extension of up to three years.
Eligibility / set-aside: No formal set-aside; preference may be given to certified small or veteran-owned businesses for contracts valued at $150,000 or less. Bidders must have at least five years of experience as a certified court reporter, carry the insurance listed in the RFP (including professional and cyber liability), and meet state security requirements for Category 3 data.
Deadlines: Questions due Monday, November 2, 2026 (answers posted November 6, 2026). Proposals due Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM PT.
Apply / view solicitation: https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/vendor/
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