REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 22, 2021
FROM
VICTOR TORDESILLAS, Interim Director, Department of Risk Management
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Contract with Imber Court Reporters, Inc. to Provide Certified Court Reporting and Videography Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 19-767 with Imber Court Reporters, Inc., to change their name to Chronicle Bldco, Inc., doing business as Deposition Solutions, LLC / Imber Court Reporters / Lexitas, update their tax identification number to 84-3308168, and continue providing certified court reporting and videography services, with no change to the terms of the contract or contracted fee schedule.
(Presenter: Victor Tordesillas, Interim Director, 386-8621)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The recommended amendment is for the change of contractor's name and federal tax identification number and has no financial impact.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The County of San Bernardino's workers' compensation and liability programs have been self-insured and self-administered since 1972. Since then, the Department of Risk Management (Department) has utilized various cost containment programs, including certified court reporting and videography services. Court Reporters are required by law to record all legal proceedings, as such, the Department contracts with specific providers to assist with the legal defense of claims for the County and Special Districts. Contracts for certified court reporting and videography services are necessary as the Department does not have the staff or the equipment necessary to provide these specialized services. Outsourcing is the most economical method...
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