Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected Vendor(s) shall be required to provide the minimum as follows: 1. Accurate, real-time and word-for-word transcription of the proceedings, preparation of minutes of each meeting, and transcription. 2. The necessary industry standard stenographic equipment, cables, software, computer, and personnel trained in stenography with additional specialized training to provide the instant verbatim of the spoken word into English text. 3. Transcript which must accurately reflect the full and complete transcribed verbatim record encompassing a record, verbatim, of everything spoken or presented during the meeting(s). 4. Identification of speakers. 5. Set-up time and stand-by time to be included at no additional cost or included within the proposed hourly rate. 6. Provide a substitute or replacement to ensure that the meetings are properly recorded and the minutes prepared in the event that the Vendor(s) is unable to attend the meeting. 7. Administration of oath.