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Source: http://www.doksinet CONTRACT USER GUIDE STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT Contract 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 Court Reporter Services and Transcription Services Effective August 1, 2015 1 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Introduction and Purpose 1.1 Definitions 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Contract 1.3 Contract Term 1.4 Modifications of Contract 1.5 Order of Precedence 1.6 Wisconsin’s Cooperative Purchasing Service 1.7 Cost Benefit Analysis Contractor Qualifications and Requirements 2.1 Contractor Qualifications Mandatory Required Specifications of Bid 3.1 Paper Quality 3.2 Transcripts 3.3 Quality of Transcripts 3.4 Delivery and Retention of Transcripts 3.5 Submission of Transcripts 3.6 Enhanced Services 3.7 Continuous Service 3.8 Retention of Transcripts and Confidentiality 3.9 Cancellations and Postponements by Contractor 3.10 U.S

Boundaries Special Terms and Conditions of Bid 4.1 Orders 4.2 Firm Prices 4.3 Travel Costs 4.4 Activity Reports 4.5 Proprietary Rights of Information 4.6 Invoice Requirements 4.7 Postage Charges 4.8 Termination of Contract by State 4.9 Contractor Reference/Client List 4.10 Use of Subcontractors 4.11 Supplier Diversity 4.111 Minority-owned Business Enterprise 4.112 Veteran-owned Business 4.113 Disabled Veteran-owned Business 4.114 Woman-owned Business Enterprise Agency Responsibilities 5.1 Method of Determining Contractor 5.2 Invoice Agreement 5.3 Cancellations and Postponements by Agency 5.4 Termination of Contract 5.5 Reasonable Accommodation by Agency Standard Terms and Conditions Standard Terms and Conditions (Request for Bids/Proposals) (form DOA-3054) Supplemental Standard Terms and Conditions for Procurements for Services (form DOA-3681) 2 3 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 18 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE

BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 1.0 Introduction and Purpose 1.1 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Contract, the following definitions of terms shall apply, unless otherwise indicated. 1.11 Agency: An office, department, agency, institution of higher education, association, society or other body in state government created or authorized to be created by the constitution or any law, which is entitled to expend moneys appropriated by law, including the legislature and the courts, but not including an authority. 1.12 Authority: A body created under subch. II of ch 114 or subch III of ch 149 or under ch 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 237, or 279. 1.13 Appearanceafter 5:30: The rate per hour for the court reporter staying at a hearing or deposition beyond 5:30 p.m 1.14 Appearancefull day: The court reporter reports for work exceeding four (4) hours per day. 1.15 Appearancehalf day: The court reporter reports for work, but the hearing or deposition does not

exceed four (4) hours. 1.16 Authorized user: Includes any State Agency, University of Wisconsin campus, or other state or local public body authorized to use statewide contracts, as established in §§ 16.70 (1b), (1e), (2), (4) and (8), 1673 and 660301 of the Wisconsin Statutes and § PRO-D-30 of the State Procurement Manual. 1.17 Bid: A price quotation specifically given to a prospective purchaser by a prospective seller; a Bid is an offer to sell. 1.18 Bidder: A person or firm that responded to RFB 28186-MS. 1.19 Commodity: A tangible article of trade or item of merchandise; goods, products, materials, supplies, or finished products. A Commodity is not a Service for purposes of RFB 28186-MS, but a Commodity may include incidental or related Services. 1.110 Contract: The written agreement between the successful Bidder and the State covering the commodities and services to be performed pursuant to RFB 28186-MS. 1.111 Contract administrator: The Procuring Agency employee

responsible for oversight of the implementation, administration, and completion of the Contract. 1.112 Contract manager: The employee of an Agency responsible for 1) resolving contractual matters that cannot be resolved with the Contract Administrator; and 2) facilitating and/or completing all official actions under the Contract including but not limited to amendments, renewals and termination. 1.113 Contractual services or services: An intangible product, including actions, recommendations, plans, research, customizations, modifications, documentation, and maintenance and support, including all related materials necessary to fulfill that which the successful Bidder is obligated to accomplish or provide under RFB 28186-MS. 1.114 Contractor: The person or entity that has been awarded the Contract as a result of RFB 28186-MS, and who is required to provide equipment, materials, supplies, contractual services, or leasing real property to the Procuring Agency. 3 Source:

http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 1.0 Introduction and Purpose (Continued) 1.115 Delivery3 days: The delivery of transcripts within three (3) days after a hearing or deposition or after they are ordered. 1.116 Delivery5 days: The delivery of transcripts within five (5) days after a hearing or deposition or after they are ordered. 1.117 Delivery10 days: The delivery of transcripts within ten (10) days after a hearing or deposition or after they are ordered. 1.118 Delivery21 days: The delivery of transcripts within 21 days after a hearing or deposition or after they are ordered. 1.119 Deliveryovernight: The delivery of transcripts on the first day after a hearing or deposition or after they are ordered. 1.120 Deliverysame day: The delivery of transcripts the same day of a hearing or deposition or the day they are ordered. 1.121 Disk stored transcripts per disk: The charge per disk for transcripts stored on disk 1.122 Disk stored

transcript per page: The charge per page for electronically stored transcripts. 1.123 Duplicate original: A party, other than the State Agency, orders a transcript and the court reporter supplies the original to that party and makes a second original (including the court reporter certification page) of the transcript for the State Agency. 1.124 Each additional copy: Each additional copy after the first copy of transcript 1.125 Electronic court reporter: The court reporter uses electronic devices (audio-taping, video-audio taping). 1.126 Electronic transcript rate: The rate per page for transcripts transmitted through e-mail 1.127 Judicial-like proceeding: A formal or informal legal proceeding set before a presiding officer or tribunal following some established rules of evidence or procedure for the adjudication of a right or responsibility of a party for the purpose of a decision or judgment. 1.128 Municipality: Any county, city, village, town, school district, board of school

directors, sewer district, drainage district, vocational, technical and adult education district, or any other public body having the authority to award public contracts (s. 1670(8), WisStats) 1.129 Original and copy of transcript: The court reporter delivers the original transcript and makes a copy for an Agency. 1.130 Original transcript: The transcript on which the original signature of the court reporter appears. 1.131 Pagination: The charge per page for parties written materials which are included in the record as testimony. 1.132 Procurement manager: The Procuring Agency’s procurement specialist or other person responsible for overseeing and administering the procurement process for a Bid. 1.133 Procuring agency: The State Agency conducting Request for Bid 28186-MS 4 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 1.0 Introduction and Purpose (Continued) 1.134 RFB: Request for Bid 1.135 SBOP: The Department of Administration’s

State Bureau of Procurement 1.136 Specification: A descriptive statement of the physical, functional and performance characteristics of the commodity or service required by the Procuring Agency. A Specification may be a description of the physical or functional characteristics, or of the nature of a supply. It may include a description of any requirement for inspecting, testing or preparing a supply item for delivery, or the necessary performance criteria. 1.137 State: The State of Wisconsin and Authorized Users 1.138 Stenographic: The court reporter uses the traditional method of recording (stenography) at the hearing or deposition. 1.139 Stored on audio tape: The charge per audio-tape of the hearing or deposition 1.140 Teleconferencing: The hearing or deposition is conducted through the telephone 1.141 Transcript: An official and certified hard document of what transpired at the hearing or deposition. 1.142 Video tape charge: The charge per video-tape of the hearing or deposition

1.143 Video-teleconferencing: The hearing or deposition is conducted through video and phone lines (charge per video tape). 1.2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF CONTRACT This Contract is for the purchase of court reporter services and transcription services. Contractors will provide services on an as needed basis for any State Agency requesting the services in those counties or geographic regions identified by the individual Contractor. The exact time and location for performance will be established for the Contractor by the State Agency requesting the services. The Department of Administration does not guarantee it will purchase any specific quantity or dollar amount. The Contractors will provide qualified court reporters for the hearings/depositions. Hearings/depositions are held throughout the state, with the majority of the hearings/depositions conducted in Madison or Milwaukee. 1.3 CONTRACT TERM This Contract will run for an initial one (1)-year period (August 1, 2015 through July 31,

2016). The Procuring Agency and the Contractor, upon written mutual agreement, may renew the Contract for up to an additional two (2) one (1)-year periods. The Contract shall be effective on the date it is executed by the Procuring Agency. If no formal Contract is executed, the effective date of the Contract is the date of the purchase order. The RFB documents, the awarded Bidder’s response as accepted by the Procuring Agency and any purchase order related to RFB 28186-MS shall become the Contract between the parties unless a separate Contract is executed. 5 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 1.0 Introduction and Purpose (Continued) 1.4 MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT The Contract must not be used for purchasing commodities or services outside of the general scope and intent of the original Request for Bid. Any modifications made to the Contract must fall within the scope of the Bid and be rendered in writing and signed by both

parties or they will be void. 1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE The contents of RFB 28186-MS (including all attachments), RFB addenda and revisions, the Bid response from the successful Bidder as accepted by the Procuring Agency, and any additional terms agreed to in writing by the parties shall be incorporated into the Contract. Failure of the successful Bidder to accept these elements into the Contract will result in the cancellation of the Contract award. In the event of conflict with the incorporated elements of the Contract, the following order of precedence will prevail: • • • • 1.6 Official Purchase Order Final Signed Contract with clarifications included Bid response as accepted by the State of Wisconsin Request for Bid WISCONSIN’S COOPERATIVE PURCHASING SERVICE Wisconsin Statutes (s. 1673, Wis Stats) establish authority to allow Wisconsin municipalities to purchase from State contracts. Participating in the service gives vendors opportunities for additional sales without

additional bidding. Municipalities use the service to expedite purchases A "municipality" is defined as any county, city, village, town, school district, board of school directors, sewer district, drainage district, vocational, technical and adult education district, or any other public body having the authority to award public contracts (s. 1670(8), Wis Stats) Federally recognized Indian tribes and bands in this state may participate in cooperative purchasing with the state or any municipality under ss. 660301(1) and (2), WisStats All Contractors have agreed to extend this Contract to local governments in Wisconsin. Municipalities must be able to obtain the commodities and services procured under the Contract at the same rates agreed to by the Procuring Agency and the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for confirming the status of potential Municipalities with the Procuring Agency and providing appropriate documentation and support and reporting Contract usage

by Municipalities. 1.7 COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS Wisconsin Statutes require that for each contractual service procurement involving an estimated annual expenditure of more than $50,000, the contracting agency (except the University of Wisconsin System) must complete a cost benefit analysis. Users of this Contract must comply with this requirement. Please refer to State Procurement Manual § PRO-I-15, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), for policy, forms and instructions. 6 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 2.0 Contractor Qualifications and Requirements 2.1 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Contractor and/or technical staff must provide technical staff or have the following qualifications. Contractor or staff must: • For court reporter services only, have graduated from an accredited school. • For transcription services only, have been in business one (1) year supplying customers the same services or equivalent services. • Be able

to provide services at the locations as self identified on Appendix A, Contractor and Fees Directory. 7 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 3.0 Mandatory Required Specifications of Bid All requirements in this section are mandatory. The following requirements must be met at no additional cost above the pricing provided in the Bid. All Specifications are defined as minimum mandatory requirements unless otherwise stated. 3.1 PAPER QUALITY The paper upon which the transcripts are made shall be white, 8 ½ x 11, 20 pound xerographic or equivalent office paper having a minimum brightness of 84 and preferably recycled. Each page must have a page number and must be double-spaced with a margin of not more than 1 ½ inches on the left and 1 inch on the right. The paper upon which the transcription is made may be designated by the Agency. The Contractor and the State Agency may agree, prior to transcription, to other format

requirements. 3.2 TRANSCRIPTS If the State Agency has not requested a transcript but another party has ordered a transcript, the Contractor shall supply the original to requesting party and make a duplicate original (including the court reporter certification page) of the transcript for the State Agency. The State Agency will pay the Contractor the cost for a duplicate original and delivery of the transcript as specified on Appendix A, Contractor and Fees Directory. 3.3 QUALITY OF TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts must be ninety-five percent (95%) error free. Misspelled words, blank spaces, and transposed words that change meanings are unacceptable and may be reason to remove a Contractor from the Contract. 3.4 DELIVERY AND RETENTION OF TRANSCRIPTS A State Agency may or may not require transcripts and reporter notes. However, when required, the Contractor shall generate and deliver transcripts and court reporter notes per schedules in this Contract as requested by the State Agency. All

transcripts and copies shall be deemed the property of the State of Wisconsin. The Contractor shall make copies available to people other than parties to litigation only if the contracting Agency has granted prior written approval for release of the copies. The Contractor shall store all records and tapes for twelve (12) years. The responsibilities of this paragraph shall survive the termination or cancellation of the Contract. 3.5 SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts shall be submitted as hard copy or electronically through e-mail or digital media. If submitted as hard copy, a certification by the Contractor is required authenticating the documents as true copy. If submitted electronically, the Contractor should ensure the e-transcript is in readonly mode The signature of the Contractor authenticating the truth of the documents should appear on e-transcript. 3.6 ENHANCED SERVICES The Contractor should utilize conventional types of equipment and processes to produce the

transcripts. For information retrieval purpose only, any variations in traditional court reporter methods such as disks, tapes, software, modems, videotaping, teleconferencing, and computer assisted transcription (CAT) software must be described. The Contractor will state the charge for disks, tapes, etc. 3.7 CONTINUOUS SERVICE The Contractor must be able to provide continuous reporting services for hearings/depositions of more than one (1) day at the rates and delivery schedules set forth in the Bid. 8 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 3.0 Mandatory Required Specifications of Bid (Continued) 3.8 RETENTION OF TRANSCRIPTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY The Contractor shall provide transcripts when required by the using Agency. The State Agency may or may not require a transcript of the reporters notes. All transcripts and copies thereof shall be deemed the property of the State of Wisconsin. The Contractor shall make copies

available to people other than the parties to the litigation only if the employing Agency has granted prior written approval for release of the copies. If no transcripts are ordered, the Contractor shall store all records and tapes for twelve (12) years or as agreed upon with the Agency or until ordered to make a transcript by the State Agency at the prices stated for such services at the ordering time. The responsibilities of this paragraph shall survive the termination or cancellation of the Contract. Where required by the presiding officer or statute, the Contractor must maintain the confidentiality and security of all records, reporters notes, transcripts and correspondence. 3.9 CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS BY CONTRACTOR Other than emergency, the Contractor shall be required to give a three (3)-day notice either to cancel or postpone a scheduled hearing/deposition. In cases where the Contractor is not able to give the Agency at least a three (3)-day notice, the Contractor

shall pay the Agency (upon the Agency’s request) a maximum of a one (1)-day appearance fee unless the Contractor provides an excusable reason described by law (for example, Chapter 103 Employment Regulations). 3.10 U.S BOUNDARIES Pursuant to §16.705(1r) Wis Stats, these services must only be performed within the boundaries of the United States. The inability to perform services in the United States shall be grounds for disqualifying a Bid. Countries party to the World Trade Agreement are not subject to this provision. 9 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 4.0 Special Terms and Conditions of Bid 4.1 ORDERS Each Authorized User shall be responsible for placing its own orders, which may be accomplished by written purchase order, telephone or fax. 4.2 FIRM PRICES Prices established may be lowered due to general market conditions, but prices shall not be subject to increase for the initial Contract period. Any increase

proposed after the initial Contract period must be received in writing and approved by the State Bureau of Procurement thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the next Contract period. 4.3 TRAVEL COSTS The rates for appearance fee for half day, full day, etc. must include travel costs, meals and lodging if appearance services are provided within the county of bidding. Contractors will not be paid for time spent traveling to and from an assignment for services provided within the county where the Contractor/Company is located. Separate travel reimbursement will not be paid for appearance and for work done after 5:30 p.m in the county where the Contractor bid However, travel costs including mileage, meals and lodging will be paid for out-of-county appearance. Reimbursement will be at the prevailing state rates. The Agency will inform the Contractor of state rates before hiring an out-of-county Contractor. The State Agency and the Contractor must discuss and agree to these travel

costs prior to the engagement. 4.4 ACTIVITY REPORTS Contractors are required to submit (preferably via e-mail) annual activity reports on this Contract to the Contract Manager. Information required on activity reports will be whatever the Contract Manager deems necessary. Currently the activity report shall list the following: • • • • • 4.5 Contractor name, Ordering authorized user name, Description of services/products provided, Region where the services/products were provided, and Total amount invoiced. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF INFORMATION All data, documentation, and innovations become the property of the State of Wisconsin. 10 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 4.0 Special Terms and Conditions of Bid (Continued) 4.6 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall not invoice for more than its quoted rates. However, if circumstances warrant, the Contractor may offer a reduced rate to the contracting Agency. For

instance, the Agency submits a recording with exceptional quality which better facilitates the transcription process. The Contractor’s invoice may reflect reduced fees The Contractor and the State Agency should discuss terms and pricing prior to billing to ensure clarity and agreement of invoicing. All invoices shall reflect the prices and discounts established for the items on this Contract for all orders placed by Authorized Users, even though the Contract number and/or correct prices may not be referenced on each order. The State is required by law to meet a statutory mandate to pay or reject invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt by Accounts Payable. Before payment is made, it also must verify that all invoiced charges are correct as per the Contract(s) provisions. Only properly submitted invoices shall be officially processed for payment. Prompt payment requires that Contractor invoices be clear and complete in conformity with the instructions below. All invoices shall be

itemized showing: • • • • • • • • • • • • Contractor name Purchase order number if available Release number if given Date of order/release Detailed breakdown of service provided; for example, number of hours for transcription, number of pages, etc. Bill rates Discounts Agency/Institution name Agency/Institution account number (some institutions have multiple accounts) Date delivered and location Invoice total Case name or other identifying information Billings shall be made monthly by the Contractor and submitted to the Authorized User that received services. Contractor shall provide original invoice and requested number of copies to the designated accounts payable representative(s) or address(es) for each Authorized User. Each invoice shall contain only those items covered by the purchase order designated on that invoice. All invoice prices shall be stated in the same units as the units shown on Appendix A, Contractor and Fees Directory. Invoices not meeting

the above criteria may disqualify Contractor from future solicitations. 4.7 POSTAGE CHARGES The State will reimburse for postage if it is a reasonable charge based on the number of pages billed. The Contractor should use the most cost-efficient method in mailing the transcripts A receipt must be included with the invoice for verification. 4.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY STATE The State Bureau of Procurement may terminate for no reason, all or part of this Contract by giving the Contractors no less than thirty (30) days written notice of termination. 11 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 4.0 Special Terms and Conditions of Bid (Continued) 4.9 CONTRACTOR REFERENCE/CLIENT LIST The Contractor has been requested to provide at least two (2) names or companies with whom the Contractor has done business similar in size and scope as required by RFB 28186-MS within the last three (3) years. The Authorized User will determine which,

if any, references to contact in order to assess the quality of the product or service. References and staff experience are available from the State Bureau of Procurement upon request by the Authorized User. 4.10 USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS The Contractor will be responsible for the contract performance of its subcontractors. The Contract will be between the Department of Administration and the awardee. The Contractor will be responsible for its subcontractors’ performance of the pertinent contract obligations including related Specifications, insurance requirements and applicable regulations. The Contractor must identify any potential subcontractor it intends to use to provide the product or service. All subcontractors must be approved in writing by the Procuring Agency. Any proposed substitution of an approved subcontractor must be submitted in writing to the Department of Administration thirty (30) days prior to implementation of the substitution, and include the substitute’s

qualifications, the reason for the change, and the intended effective date of the substitution. Failure to notify the Department may result in cancellation of the Contract without notice and without penalty to the State. 4.11 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY 4.111 Minority-owned Business Enterprise Minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at: http://www.doawigov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of MBEs in the States purchasing program. Policy provides that MBEs should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its Contracts. The Contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to MBEs or by using such enterprises to provide commodities and services incidental to this agreement. The Contractor shall furnish appropriate quarterly information about its efforts,

including the identities of such businesses certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, their contract amount, and spend for each period to the Procuring Agency. A listing of certified MBEs, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available at: https://wisdp.wigov/searchaspx 4.112 Veteran-owned Business The State Bureau of Procurement encourages the participation of veteran-owned businesses (VBs) in the statewide purchasing program by inviting VBs to actively solicit public purchasing business and by reducing undue impediments to such participation. VBs are certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Applicants must complete a Veteran-owned Business Request for Certification (WDVA 1037) form. Contact the DVA at: http://dva.statewius/ There is no price preference for certified VBs that compete for State contracts. 12 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 4.0 Special Terms and Conditions

of Bid (Continued) 4.113 Disabled Veteran-owned Business Disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVBs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at: http://www.doawigov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of DVBs in the States purchasing program. Policy provides that DVBs should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its Contracts. The Supplier/Contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to DVBs or by using such enterprises to provide commodities and services incidental to this agreement. The Supplier/Contractor shall furnish appropriate quarterly information about its efforts, including the identities of such businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Program and their contract amount. A listing of certified DVBs, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available at:

https://wisdp.wigov/searchaspx 4.114 Woman-owned Business Enterprise Woman-owned business enterprises (WBEs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at: http://www.doawigov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program State certified WBEs are able to provide both governmental entities and private companies with a credible recognition of the business’ ownership. The WBE certification may serve as an additional marketing tool when seeking contract opportunities with entities that place a value on having a diverse supplier base. There is no price preference for certified WBEs that compete for State contracts. A listing of certified WBEs, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available at: https://wisdp.wigov/searchaspx 13 Source: http://www.doksinet STATE BUREAU OF PROCUREMENT CONTRACT 505ENT-O16-COURTREPORT-00 5.0 Agency Responsibilities 5.1 Method of Determining Contractor: A State Agency will

contract first with the lowest cost Contractor meeting its needs in the appropriate court reporting/transcription service category and in the county where the services are needed. A State Agency may contract with other than the lowest cost Contractor in the following cases: • The Contractor is included in the current Contract for the court reporter/transcription service for the county and service category need; and • The Contractor has provided court reporter/transcription services previously on the same matter or case; and • The State Agency determines that using the same Contractor is in the best interest of the State of Wisconsin. Cost is always a consideration, but in certain circumstances the Agency may contract with other than the lowest cost Contractor in the county and for the specified service category. An example would be a Contractor that has cancelled multiple engagements with a State Agency. The Agency must keep documentation of Contractor performance issues

and notify the Bureau of Procurement’s Contract Manager. If the Agency contracts with other than the lowest cost Contractor, the Agency shall provide written justification to its file. This Contract is optional. 5.2 Invoice Agreement: The State Agency and Contractor should discuss terms and pricing prior to billing to ensure clarity and agreement of invoicing. 5.3 Cancellations and Postponements by Agency: The State Agency will provide the Contractor with a three (3)-day notice to either cancel or postpone a scheduled proceeding. If the State Agency does not provide such notice, the State Agency will pay the Contractor (upon the Contractor’s request) a maximum of a one (1)-day appearance fee. 5.4 Termination of Contract: A Contractor may be removed from this Contract in part or in its entirety in a county or service category for failure to perform as specified in this Contract. Bases for cancellation include, but are not limited to, unacceptable levels of transcript

inaccuracies, failure to deliver documents as specified and agreed upon, and failure to provide qualified court reporters at times, dates and locations requested by the Agency. The State of Wisconsin is the sole judge of adequacy of performance. 5.5 Reasonable Accommodation by Agency: The State Agency upon request will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified court reporters with disabilities. If special accommodation is needed, the Contractor should contact the Agency representative requesting the court reporter services. 14 Source: http://www.doksinet Wisconsin Department of Administration DOA-3054 (R10/2005) Ch. 16, 19, 51, Wis Stats Page 1 of 3 Standard Terms And Conditions (Request For Bids / Proposals) 1.0 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS: The specifications in this request are the minimum acceptable. When specific manufacturer and model numbers are used, they are to establish a design, type of construction, quality, functional capability and/or performance level desired. When

alternates are bid/proposed, they must be identified by manufacturer, stock number, and such other information necessary to establish equivalency. The State of Wisconsin shall be the sole judge of equivalency. Bidders/proposers are cautioned to avoid bidding alternates to the specifications which may result in rejection of their bid/proposal. QUALITY: Unless otherwise indicated in the request, all material shall be first quality. Items which are used, demonstrators, obsolete, seconds, or which have been discontinued are unacceptable without prior written approval by the State of Wisconsin. 4.0 QUANTITIES: The quantities shown on this request are based on estimated needs. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities to meet actual needs. 5.0 DELIVERY: Deliveries shall be F.OB destination freight prepaid and included unless otherwise specified. 6.0 UNFAIR SALES ACT: Prices quoted to the State of Wisconsin are not governed by the Unfair Sales Act. 8.0

ACCEPTANCE-REJECTION: The State of Wisconsin reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids/proposals, to waive any technicality in any bid/proposal submitted, and to accept any part of a bid/proposal as deemed to be in the best interests of the State of Wisconsin. Bids/proposals MUST be date and time stamped by the soliciting purchasing office on or before the date and time that the bid/proposal is due. Bids/proposals date and time stamped in another office will be rejected. Receipt of a bid/proposal by the mail system does not constitute receipt of a bid/proposal by the purchasing office. DEVIATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS: Deviations and exceptions from original text, terms, conditions, or specifications shall be described fully, on the bidders/proposers letterhead, signed, and attached to the request. In the absence of such statement, the bid/proposal shall be accepted as in strict compliance with all terms, conditions, and specifications and the bidders/proposers shall be held

liable. 3.0 7.0 9.0 METHOD OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder unless otherwise specified. 10.0 ORDERING: Purchase orders or releases via purchasing cards shall be placed directly to the contractor by an authorized agency. No other purchase orders are authorized. 11.0 PAYMENT TERMS AND INVOICING: The State of Wisconsin normally will pay properly submitted vendor invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt providing goods and/or services have been delivered, installed (if required), and accepted as specified. Invoices presented for payment must be submitted in accordance with instructions contained on the purchase order including reference to purchase order number and submittal to the correct address for processing. PRICING AND DISCOUNT: The State of Wisconsin qualifies for governmental discounts and its educational institutions also qualify for educational discounts. Unit prices shall reflect these discounts. 6.1 6.2 6.3 A good faith

dispute creates an exception to prompt payment. Unit prices shown on the bid/proposal or contract shall be the price per unit of sale (e.g, gal, cs, doz, ea.) as stated on the request or contract For any given item, the quantity multiplied by the unit price shall establish the extended price, the unit price shall govern in the bid/proposal evaluation and contract administration. 12.0 TAXES: The State of Wisconsin and its agencies are exempt from payment of all federal tax and Wisconsin state and local taxes on its purchases except Wisconsin excise taxes as described below. The State of Wisconsin, including all its agencies, is required to pay the Wisconsin excise or occupation tax on its purchase of beer, liquor, wine, cigarettes, tobacco products, motor vehicle fuel and general aviation fuel. However, it is exempt from payment of Wisconsin sales or use tax on its purchases. The State of Wisconsin may be subject to other states taxes on its purchases in that state depending on the

laws of that state. Contractors performing construction activities are required to pay state use tax on the cost of materials. Prices established in continuing agreements and term contracts may be lowered due to general market conditions, but prices shall not be subject to increase for ninety (90) calendar days from the date of award. Any increase proposed shall be submitted to the contracting agency thirty (30) calendar days before the proposed effective date of the price increase, and shall be limited to fully documented cost increases to the contractor which are demonstrated to be industrywide. The conditions under which price increases may be granted shall be expressed in bid/proposal documents and contracts or agreements. 13.0 In determination of award, discounts for early payment will only be considered when all other conditions are equal and when payment terms allow at least fifteen (15) days, providing the discount terms are deemed favorable. All payment terms must allow the

option of net thirty (30). 15 GUARANTEED DELIVERY: Failure of the contractor to adhere to delivery schedules as specified or to promptly replace rejected materials shall render the contractor liable for all costs in excess of the contract price when alternate procurement is necessary. Excess costs shall include the administrative costs. Source: http://www.doksinet DOA-3054 Page 2 of 3 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: These Standard Terms and Conditions shall apply to any contract or order awarded as a result of this request except where special requirements are stated elsewhere in the request; in such cases, the special requirements shall apply. Further, the written contract and/or order with referenced parts and attachments shall constitute the entire agreement and no other terms and conditions in any document, acceptance, or acknowledgment shall be effective or binding unless expressly agreed to in writing by the contracting authority. awarded, the

contractor must submit the plan to the contracting state agency for approval. Instructions on preparing the plan and technical assistance regarding this clause are available from the contracting state agency. APPLICABLE LAW: This contract shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The contractor shall at all times comply with and observe all federal and state laws, local laws, ordinances, and regulations which are in effect during the period of this contract and which in any manner affect the work or its conduct. The State of Wisconsin reserves the right to cancel this contract if the contractor fails to follow the requirements of s. 7766, Wis Stats., and related statutes regarding certification for collection of sales and use tax. The State of Wisconsin also reserves the right to cancel this contract with any federally debarred contractor or a contractor that is presently identified on the list of parties excluded from federal procurement and non-procurement

contracts. ANTITRUST ASSIGNMENT: The contractor and the State of Wisconsin recognize that in actual economic practice, overcharges resulting from antitrust violations are in fact usually borne by the State of Wisconsin (purchaser). Therefore, the contractor hereby assigns to the State of Wisconsin any and all claims for such overcharges as to goods, materials or services purchased in connection with this contract. ASSIGNMENT: No right or duty in whole or in part of the contractor under this contract may be assigned or delegated without the prior written consent of the State of Wisconsin. WORK CENTER CRITERIA: A work center must be certified under s. 16752, Wis Stats, and must ensure that when engaged in the production of materials, supplies or equipment or the performance of contractual services, not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total hours of direct labor are performed by severely handicapped individuals. NONDISCRIMINATION / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: In connection with the

performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability as defined in s. 5101(5), Wis Stats., sexual orientation as defined in s 11132(13m), Wis Stats., or national origin This provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Except with respect to sexual orientation, the contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. 19.1 Contracts estimated to be over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) require the submission of a written affirmative action plan by the contractor. An exemption occurs from this requirement if the contractor has a workforce of less

than fifty (50) employees. Within fifteen (15) working days after the contract is 16 19.2 The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, a notice to be provided by the contracting state agency that sets forth the provisions of the State of Wisconsins nondiscrimination law. 19.3 Failure to comply with the conditions of this clause may result in the contractors becoming declared an "ineligible" contractor, termination of the contract, or withholding of payment. 20.0 PATENT INFRINGEMENT: The contractor selling to the State of Wisconsin the articles described herein guarantees the articles were manufactured or produced in accordance with applicable federal labor laws. Further, that the sale or use of the articles described herein will not infringe any United States patent. The contractor covenants that it will at its own expense defend every suit which shall be brought against the State of Wisconsin (provided

that such contractor is promptly notified of such suit, and all papers therein are delivered to it) for any alleged infringement of any patent by reason of the sale or use of such articles, and agrees that it will pay all costs, damages, and profits recoverable in any such suit. 21.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All materials, equipment, and supplies provided to the State of Wisconsin must comply fully with all safety requirements as set forth by the Wisconsin Administrative Code and all applicable OSHA Standards. 22.0 WARRANTY: Unless otherwise specifically stated by the bidder/proposer, equipment purchased as a result of this request shall be warranted against defects by the bidder/proposer for one (1) year from date of receipt. The equipment manufacturers standard warranty shall apply as a minimum and must be honored by the contractor. 23.0 INSURANCE RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor performing services for the State of Wisconsin shall: 23.1 Maintain workers compensation insurance as

required by Wisconsin Statutes, for all employees engaged in the work. 23.2 Maintain commercial liability, bodily injury and property damage insurance against any claim(s) which might occur in carrying out this agreement/contract. Minimum coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) liability for bodily injury and property damage including products liability and completed operations. Provide motor vehicle insurance for all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles that are used in carrying out this contract. Minimum coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence combined single limit for automobile liability and property damage. 23.3 The state reserves the right to require higher or lower limits where warranted. Source: http://www.doksinet DOA-3054 Page 3 of 3 24.0 CANCELLATION: The State of Wisconsin reserves the right to cancel any contract in whole or in part without penalty due to nonappropriation of funds or for failure of the contractor to comply with

terms, conditions, and specifications of this contract. 25.0 VENDOR TAX DELINQUENCY: Vendors who have a delinquent Wisconsin tax liability may have their payments offset by the State of Wisconsin. 26.0 PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS: It is the intention of the state to maintain an open and public process in the solicitation, submission, review, and approval of procurement activities. Material Safety Data Sheet for each item with the shipped container(s) and one (1) copy with the invoice(s). 31.0 PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING / NEWS RELEASES: Reference to or use of the State of Wisconsin, any of its departments, agencies or other sub-units, or any state official or employee for commercial promotion is prohibited. News releases pertaining to this procurement shall not be made without prior approval of the State of Wisconsin. Release of broadcast e-mails pertaining to this procurement shall not be made without prior written authorization of the contracting agency. 32.0 HOLD HARMLESS: The

contractor will indemnify and save harmless the State of Wisconsin and all of its officers, agents and employees from all suits, actions, or claims of any character brought for or on account of any injuries or damages received by any persons or property resulting from the operations of the contractor, or of any of its contractors, in prosecuting work under this agreement. 33.0 FOREIGN CORPORATION: A foreign corporation (any corporation other than a Wisconsin corporation) which becomes a party to this Agreement is required to conform to all the requirements of Chapter 180, Wis. Stats, relating to a foreign corporation and must possess a certificate of authority from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, unless the corporation is transacting business in interstate commerce or is otherwise exempt from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of authority. Any foreign corporation which desires to apply for a certificate of authority should contact the Department of

Financial Institutions, Division of Corporation, P. O Box 7846, Madison, WI 53707-7846; telephone (608) 267-7577. 34.0 WORK CENTER PROGRAM: The successful bidder/proposer shall agree to implement processes that allow the State agencies, including the University of Wisconsin System, to satisfy the States obligation to purchase goods and services produced by work centers certified under the State Use Law, s.16752, Wis Stat. This shall result in requiring the successful bidder/proposer to include products provided by work centers in its catalog for State agencies and campuses or to block the sale of comparable items to State agencies and campuses. 35.0 FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party shall be in default by reason of any failure in performance of this Agreement in accordance with reasonable control and without fault or negligence on their part. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of nature or the public enemy, acts of the government in either its sovereign or

contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and unusually severe weather, but in every case the failure to perform such must be beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the party. Bid/proposal openings are public unless otherwise specified. Records may not be available for public inspection prior to issuance of the notice of intent to award or the award of the contract. 27.0 28.0 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: Any restrictions on the use of data contained within a request, must be clearly stated in the bid/proposal itself. Proprietary information submitted in response to a request will be handled in accordance with applicable State of Wisconsin procurement regulations and the Wisconsin public records law. Proprietary restrictions normally are not accepted However, when accepted, it is the vendors responsibility to defend the determination in the event of an appeal or litigation. 27.1 Data contained in a

bid/proposal, all documentation provided therein, and innovations developed as a result of the contracted commodities or services cannot be copyrighted or patented. All data, documentation, and innovations become the property of the State of Wisconsin. 27.2 Any material submitted by the vendor in response to this request that the vendor considers confidential and proprietary information and which qualifies as a trade secret, as provided in s. 1936(5), Wis Stats, or material which can be kept confidential under the Wisconsin public records law, must be identified on a Designation of Confidential and Proprietary Information form (DOA-3027). Bidders/proposers may request the form if it is not part of the Request for Bid/Request for Proposal package. Bid/proposal prices cannot be held confidential. DISCLOSURE: If a state public official (s. 1942, Wis Stats), a member of a state public officials immediate family, or any organization in which a state public official or a member of the

officials immediate family owns or controls a ten percent (10%) interest, is a party to this agreement, and if this agreement involves payment of more than three thousand dollars ($3,000) within a twelve (12) month period, this contract is voidable by the state unless appropriate disclosure is made according to s. 19.45(6), Wis Stats, before signing the contract Disclosure must be made to the State of Wisconsin Ethics Board, 44 East Mifflin Street, Suite 601, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Telephone 608-266-8123). State classified and former employees and certain University of Wisconsin faculty/staff are subject to separate disclosure requirements, s. 16417, Wis Stats 29.0 RECYCLED MATERIALS: The State of Wisconsin is required to purchase products incorporating recycled materials whenever technically and economically feasible. Bidders are encouraged to bid products with recycled content which meet specifications. 30.0 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: If any item(s) on an order(s) resulting

from this award(s) is a hazardous chemical, as defined under 29CFR 1910.1200, provide one (1) copy of a 17 Source: http://www.doksinet State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Agency Services Bureau of Procurement DOA-3681 (01/2001) ss. 16, 19 and 51, Wis Stats Supplemental Standard Terms and Conditions for Procurements for Services 1.0 ACCEPTANCE OF BID/PROPOSAL CONTENT: The contents of the bid/proposal of the successful contractor will become contractual obligations if procurement action ensues. 2.0 CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION: By signing this bid/proposal, the bidder/proposer certifies, and in the case of a joint bid/proposal, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that in connection with this procurement: 2.1 2.2 3.2 The prices in this bid/proposal have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such

prices with any other bidder/proposer or with any competitor; Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid/proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder/proposer and will not knowingly be disclosed by the bidder/proposer prior to opening in the case of an advertised procurement or prior to award in the case of a negotiated procurement, directly or indirectly to any other bidder/proposer or to any competitor; and 2.3 No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder/proposer to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid/proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. 2.4 Each person signing this bid/proposal certifies that: He/she is the person in the bidders/proposers organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to the prices being offered herein and that he/she has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to 2.1 through 23 above; (or) 4.0 DUAL

EMPLOYMENT: Section 16.417, Wis Stats, prohibits an individual who is a State of Wisconsin employee or who is retained as a contractor full-time by a State of Wisconsin agency from being retained as a contractor by the same or another State of Wisconsin agency where the individual receives more than $12,000 as compensation for the individual’s services during the same year. This prohibition does not apply to individuals who have full-time appointments for less than twelve (12) months during any period of time that is not included in the appointment. It does not include corporations or partnerships. 5.0 EMPLOYMENT: The contractor will not engage the services of any person or persons now employed by the State of Wisconsin, including any department, commission or board thereof, to provide services relating to this agreement without the written consent of the employing agency of such person or persons and of the contracting agency. 6.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Private and non-profit

corporations are bound by ss. 1800831, 1801911(1), and 1810831 Wis Stats., regarding conflicts of interests by directors in the conduct of state contracts. 7.0 RECORDKEEPING AND RECORD RETENTION: The contractor shall establish and maintain adequate records of all expenditures incurred under the contract. All records must be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. All procedures must be in accordance with federal, state and local ordinances. He/she is not the person in the bidders/proposers organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to the prices being offered herein, but that he/she has been authorized in writing to act as agent for the persons responsible for such decisions in certifying that such persons have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to 2.1 through 23 above, and as their agent does hereby so certify; and he/she has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to 2.1

through 23 above 3.0 Contractors shall agree as part of the contract for services that during performance of the contract, the contractor will neither provide contractual services nor enter into any agreement to provide services to a person or organization that is regulated or funded by the contracting agency or has interests that are adverse to the contracting agency. The Department of Administration may waive this provision, in writing, if those activities of the contractor will not be adverse to the interests of the state. The contracting agency shall have the right to audit, review, examine, copy, and transcribe any pertinent records or documents relating to any contract resulting from this bid/proposal held by the contractor. The contractor will retain all documents applicable to the contract for a period of not less than three (3) years after final payment is made. DISCLOSURE OF INDEPENDENCE AND RELATIONSHIP: 8.0 3.1 Prior to award of any contract, a potential contractor

shall certify in writing to the procuring agency that no relationship exists between the potential contractor and the procuring or contracting agency that interferes with fair competition or is a conflict of interest, and no relationship exists between the contractor and another person or organization that constitutes a conflict of interest with respect to a state contract. The Department of Administration may waive this provision, in writing, if those activities of the potential contractor will not be adverse to the interests of the state. 18 INDEPENDENT CAPACITY OF CONTRACTOR: The parties hereto agree that the contractor, its officers, agents, and employees, in the performance of this agreement shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee, or agent of the state. The contractor agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the contractor will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be

considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or partner of the state