Shorthand Reporter and Court Reporter Examinations Services

The Judicial Branch Certification Commission in Austin, Texas, is seeking a contractor to design, develop, and validate professional examinations for shorthand and court reporters. The agency needs to establish a reliable testing process that verifies the skills, competency, and qualifications necessary for candidates to practice as certified shorthand reporters. This initiative aims to solve the problem of ensuring that newly certified reporters possess the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for competent professional service. The scope of work requires the development of both a dictation examination and a written examination. The written portion must consist of objective, multiple-choice questions covering elementary aspects of shorthand reporting, spelling, grammar, and rules and procedure. The contractor must pre-test both examinations to determine their validity and ensure they test at an appropriate level of difficulty. The agency requires the contractor to develop these tests with direct input from experts in shorthand reporting or stenography. Additionally, an expert in the field of psychometrics or statistics must evaluate and validate the examinations. The contractor will perform all work offsite, and the agency will not provide a physical workspace. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, either through email or an online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is requesting pricing proposals from interested parties. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted to the agency no later than July 13, 2026.