Child Support Guideline Calculator

The California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) issued a competitive Invitation for Bids (IFB #438) for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to maintain, update, and certify the state’s Child Support Guideline Calculator. The contractor will deliver quarterly tax‑change letters, update tax‑value spreadsheets, validate test scenarios, and provide CPA certification statements, with strict turnaround times (10 business days for updates, 1 business day for certifications). The contract is a fixed‑price, two‑year agreement (Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2028) with an optional one‑year extension, and includes small‑business and DVBE preference incentives. • Quarterly tax‑change letters and tables (Q1–Q4) • Up to 40 spreadsheet updates and 70 scenario validations per year, each with rapid turnaround • CPA certification statements issued within one business day of validation • Up to 8 hours/quarter of consultative support and optional status‑meeting participation • Preference incentives: 5% small‑business preference, up to 5% DVBE incentive, combined cap 15%