What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe County of Morris seeks statements of qualifications from qualified vendors to provide certified court reporter services for the Morris County Counsel. The selected contractor will deliver court reporting services offsite on an as-needed basis during the 2027 calendar year across a one-year contract term. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States vendors. Interested respondents must direct questions by November 17, 2026, and submit their proposals to the Morris County Counsel in Morristown, New Jersey, by 11:00 AM on December 1, 2026. Successful vendors must meet New Jersey affirmative action compliance, provide ownership disclosure statements, and furnish proof of worker's compensation, professional liability, and comprehensive general liability insurance.
Scope of work
- Certified court reporting services on an as-needed basis
- Standard delivery of transcripts (original and one copy)
- Expedited delivery of transcripts (original and two copies)
- Daily copy delivery of transcripts (original and two copies)
- Extra copies of transcripts and abbreviated transcripts
- Electronic hyperlinking of exhibits to transcript
- Certified court reporter attendance
- Daily delivery of ASCII file into laptop, Zoom link, digital file conversion, email, and archiving
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Prior experience and familiarity with court reporting | Not specified |
| Prior experience in providing services to Morris County and to public entities similar to Morris County | Not specified |
| Professional qualifications, availability and experience of key personnel to be assigned to County work | Not specified |
| Quality of services rendered | Not specified |
| Such other factors demonstrated to be in the best interests of the County of Morris | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed by the Board of Court Reporting of the State of New Jersey
Documents to include with your response
- Signature Page
- Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
- Corporate Disclosure Statement
- Stockholder Ownership Disclosure Certification
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Language signed
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Addenda Acknowledgement Form
- Business Registration Certificate (must be delivered prior to award)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original and one (1) digital copy on CD or USB flash to Michele Reilly, Morris County Counsel, Room 527, Court Street, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900. Envelope must bear submitter name/address, RFQ name, and RFQ due date, marked RFQ #27-14 Certified Court Reporters. Forms shall not be submitted double sided.