Transcription Services

The issuing agency requires transcription services to convert English and French texts into three accessible mediums for print-impaired students. The agency needs to solve the problem of making educational materials accessible by translating standard texts into Braille, DAISY digital audio recordings, and E-Text word formats. The selected vendor must cover all transcription, courier, and material costs incurred during the delivery of these services. The scope of work for Braille transcription requires producing original Braille pages using computer translation. For the DAISY digital audio component, the agency requires human voice transcription from print to digital audio text on CD, adhering up to the DAISY 3 standard with page, chapter heading, and major division marks. This audio format must also include navigation indexing communicated at the beginning of the files. The E-text word component requires transcribing text into electronic or digital text formats. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore providers located in Canada. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted onsite. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or online, and the agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget.