Transcription Services

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) requires a supplier to provide professional transcription services for examinations conducted voluntarily or pursuant, as well as for audio and video files. The selected vendor must supply certified court reporters or transcriptionists equipped for computer-aided transcription, fully fluent in English and French, and capable of producing transcriptions in manuscript style across multiple formats, including Word, E-transcripts, and searchable PDFs. Personnel must pass criminal background checks, maintain business attire, and adhere to strict confidentiality, accessibility, and security standards for an initial contract term of one year. Eligibility is restricted to Canadian organizations; U.S. businesses are ineligible under the Government of Ontario’s Procurement Restriction Policy. Bidders must submit questions by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and submit proposals digitally through MERX by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation involves four stages: Stage 1 Mandatory Criteria, Stage 2 Technical Criteria weighted at 70 points (requiring a minimum score of 42), Stage 3 Pricing weighted at 25 points, Stage 4 Legal Terms Response weighted at 5 points, and optional unscored reference checks. Applicants must submit a complete package including Appendices A through D, and pricing proposals must quote fees exclusive of applicable taxes.