CFC Tax Credit Regulations Consultant

The California Film Commission (CFC) and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) are seeking a Tax Credit Regulations Consultant to support the California Film and Television Tax Credit program. The selected vendor will perform critical tasks associated with the application review process, including analyzing applicant budgets, identifying non-qualified expenditures, creating credit calculation worksheets, and tracking application materials. Proposers must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the tax credit program, rulemaking processes, and experience in motion picture, television, or video production. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 70 points allocated to technical criteria and 30 points to budget/cost. The Request for Proposal was released on July 22, 2025, with proposals due by August 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. PDT, and an anticipated contract award date of August 20, 2025. The contract period is expected to run from August 20, 2025, to December 21, 2025.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business and disabled veterans business enterprise (DVBE) incentive programs, with potential 5% preference points for certified small businesses or businesses subcontracting with small businesses. Proposers must disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in their proposal, with potential disqualification for non-disclosure. Additional compliance requirements include completing several mandatory state forms, such as the Darfur Contracting Act Compliance form, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Record, and Contractor Certification Clauses. These forms ensure vendors meet various state requirements related to business practices, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the required documentation and specialized expertise suggests this is a targeted, high-value professional services contract designed to support California's film production industry by providing technical assistance in administering the tax credit program.