Contract Scope This Statewide Contract will be for Transcription and Captioning Services. This is a new solicitation to replace the Statewide Contract for
Communication Access Real-time Transcription (CART).
The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) describes Transcription and Captioning Services (CART) as “the instant translation of the spoken word into English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer and real-time software.” The text produced by the Transcription and Captioning service can be displayed on an individual’s computer monitor, projected onto a screen, combined with a video presentation to appear as captions, or otherwise made available using other transmission and display systems. This Statewide Contract is constructed with three (3) categories:
• Remote Transcription: The real-time conversion of communications into written text, displayed on a screen/live stream for the audience, done remotely with use of audio/video relay equipment.
• Post-Webinar/Post-production (Closed) Captioning: The placement of written text* relaying what was being communicated on a previously recorded Webinar or other presentation typically saved on a media file.
• Local Transcription: The real-time conversion of spoken word into written text*, displayed on a screen for the audience, done on-site while communication is taking place.
The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) describes Transcription services as “the instant translation of the spoken word into English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer and realtime software.” The text produced by the Transcription service can be displayed on an individual’s computer monitor, projected onto a screen, combined with a video presentation to appear as captions, or otherwise made available using other transmission and display systems.
This contract is part of the Language Access Program.
How to Use this Contract
1. Review the Contractor Information section below to find pricing, product offerings, and information for each Contractor.
2. Contact the sales representatives directly to consult about their products and services.
3. Reference DES Contract No. 15422 on your Purchase Order.
4. Contact the Contract Administrator listed below with any further questions.
Contractor Information
GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC
Awarded Categories: Remote Transcription
Contact: Ed Regan
Tel: 856.217.2710
E-mail: ed@helloglobo.com
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Karas Enterprises Inc.
Awarded Categories: Remote Transcription
Contact: Cierra Moore
Tel: 800.621.5689
E-mail: cmoore@karasch.com
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Partners Interpreting, LLC
Awarded Categories: Remote Transcription & In-Person Transcription
Contact: T.J. DiGrazia
Tel: 508.699.1477
E-mail: tjdigrazia@partnersinterpreting.com
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Transcense, Inc.
Awarded Categories: Remote Transcription
Contact: Anthony Franklin
Tel: 617.644.4076
E-mail: Anthony.franklin@ava.me
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Universal Language Service, Inc.
Awarded Categories: In-Person Transcription
Contact: Account Management
Tel: 425.450.7020
E-mail: accounts@ULSonline.net
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VZP Digital Inc.
Awarded Categories: Remote Transcription & Postproduction/Post Web (Closed) Captioning
Contact: John Rein
Tel: 720.482.4012
E-mail: sales@vzpdigital.com
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Ai-Media Technologies LLC
Awarded Categories: Remote Transcription & Postproduction/Post Web
E-mail: ka-americas@ai-media.tv
Tel: 800.335.0911
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SOLICITATION IS IN DEVELOPMENT. Current information on the solicitation can be found using the
Planned Procurement page, which identifies upcoming contracting opportunities.
DES has ensured this procurement meets
RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington
Current Procurement Policies,
follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.
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