Agenda Packet_2024-07-16 (Revised)

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Each hard copy transcript is bound using VeloBind technology which has proven over the years to be one of the most reliable binding systems with very low failure rates. All transcripts are proofed and put through a quality control process by first the reporter and then KCR prior to production. Finally, our Production Department executes a final QC check of the printed final before packaging & shipping. Deposition transcripts are produced on a 10-business day or 14-calendar day turnaround. This turnaround would be the base price of a transcript on a per-page basis. Any expedite or rush of a deposition transcript would increase the cost by the percentage indicated in the fee schedule provided in this RFP up to and including same-day delivery. All deposition transcripts are formatted with 25 lines per page according to MTFS (Minimum Transcript Format Standard) guidelines as required by the Court Reporters Board of California. Superior Court transcripts are typically produced according to LASC's transcript turnaround schedule where 30 days is standard delivery with an option to expedite next day. However, if it is the Department's wish to have Superior Court transcripts delivered in 15 business days, we will ensure that all reporters assigned to report on this contract are aware of that requirement before job assignment. As a standard and practice, we attempt to schedule the same reporter to the same case for as long as possible for continuity. When a conflict arises, we prepare the new reporter with word lists, previous transcripts, speaker IDs, and any other resources available for a seamless transition. Transcription Transcripts are prepared in the same style and format as Deposition or Hearing transcripts save that the cover information is changed to reflect the difference in proceeding. They use MTFS formats, are punctuated in the same style as other legal transcripts, and delivered in the same formats. Upon request, KCR can provide a Word document, but the standard would be those formats outlined in our DTP section. Reporters: We have over 45 years of experience working with both the public and private sector, reporting Superior Court trials and hearings, public and administrative hearings, arbitrations, employment hearings, depositions, and scoping meetings. Our shorthand reporters are certified with the State of California and routinely cover a wide range of matters, from the relatively simple cases of workers' compensation and personal injury, to the most complex of technical and medical terminologies in complex multi-party, construction defect, and medical malpractice. Every court reporter used in the performance of this contract will be able to keep pace with normal conversation speed; moreover, every CSR used will be in good standing and certified by the Court Reporter's Board of California to write at up to 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy or better. License verification can be done both through the CRB's website or by asking any of our reporters to show proof of certification. Our experience in reporting hearings and trials has made us familiar with the court locations, hours of operations, filing rules, and filing procedures. All of our Superior Court reporters have had a minimum of three years reporting at LASC, the majority of which are names on LASC's court-approved reporter list. In the event that a court-approved reporter is not available to cover a trial or hearing, one of our many court-experienced reporters can be stipulated in via Stipulation of Official Court Reporter Pro Tempore being filled out and submitted to the clerk prior to the matter. Any reporter used for covering Superior Court matters has the knowledge and ability to provide a real-time stream, be it via LiveNote, CaseView, Bridge, or LiveLitigation. In order to guarantee real-time service though, advanced notice is recommended. We maintain a pool of no fewer than 40 reporters on whom we can rely and double that on whom we call upon periodically. The majority of our reporters work an average of 3.5 days per week. Due to the diversity of matters reported, they are continually enhancing their reporting skills and learning new terms. All resources who work for Kennedy Court City Council 10 —23 7/16/2024