Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen M. Wagstaffe, District Attorney
Subject: Second amendment to the Agreement with VIQ Solutions, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the agreement with VIQ Solutions, Inc. to continue providing transcription and translation services for prosecution cases, extending the term through December 31, 2026, and increasing the maximum amount payable under the agreement by $150,000 to a new total amount not to exceed $310,500.
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BACKGROUND:
On August 1, 2023, the County entered into an agreement with VIQ Solutions, Inc. to provide transcription and translation services for prosecution cases in an amount not to exceed $90,000, with a term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2026.
On April 30, 2025, the parties amended the Agreement ("Amendment 1") to increase the maximum amount payable under the Agreement by $70,500, to an amount not to exceed $160,500.
DISCUSSION:
The County has reached the not-to-exceed amount of the current agreement with VIQ Solutions, Inc., who provides the County with transcription and translation services. To allow the County to conduct a competitive procurement to evaluate current market offerings, staff recommend a 5-month extension to the Agreement. This extension will allow time for the County to develop and conduct a comprehensive request for proposals (RFP) process to identify and select a qualified service provider for these services, while ensuring continued use of the VIQ Solutions, Inc transcription and translation services for prosecution cases.
It is in the best interest of the County that the Agreement be amended a second time to extend the term through December 31, 2026, increasing the maximum amount payable by $150,000 to a new total amount not to exceed $310,500. The Procurement Manager has approved a waiver request to permit a contract term of this du...
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