Court Reporting Services

This contract secures court reporting services for McHenry County, covering on‑site appearances and the production of official transcripts. The county requires standard transcripts delivered within seven business days, with an optional expedited service (two‑day turnaround) that incurs a $775 per‑transcript surcharge. The base contract amount for the first fiscal year is $50,400, with optional extensions for two additional one‑year periods at the same base rate for Years 2 and 3 (Year 3 adjusted to $54,000). The sole awarded vendor is Esther Egan, and only one bid was received. The agreement is structured as a time‑and‑materials arrangement, allowing the county to pay for each transcript produced plus any expedited‑service fees. • Scope: Court appearances, transcript generation (7‑day standard, 2‑day expedited). • Financials: $50,400 base yearly fee; $775 per expedited transcript; Year 1 total shown $205,211. • Term: 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2023 with two optional one‑year extensions through 11/30/2025. • Procurement: Full and open competition (single bid received).