Credit Bureau Reports

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is seeking a credit reporting entity to provide comprehensive credit bureau reports through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation covering Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The procurement requires a contractor to deliver full credit reports with FICO scores via an automated, web-based system that offers 24/7 real-time response capabilities. Specific report requirements include detailed personal information such as name, complete address, social security number, credit summary, employment history, judgments/liens, subscriber decode information, aliases/DBAs, and prior addresses. Vendors must provide installation, instructor-led training, and training materials at no additional cost, with a pricing structure based on a fixed per-unit cost for up to 11,000 credit report requests. Key deadlines include written questions due by May 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM PST, bid submissions due May 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM PST, bid opening on May 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST, and contract award planned for May 25, 2016. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

The solicitation includes several preferential bidding opportunities for diverse businesses, with a 3% bid incentive available for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) demonstrating 100% participation, though DVBE program requirements are waived for this specific procurement. Small Business and Non-Small Business preferences of 5% are also available for qualified bidders. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for up to 11,000 credit report requests, suggesting a potential contract value tied to the per-unit pricing model. The procurement does not appear to list incumbent vendors or specify mandatory technology integration requirements beyond the web-based reporting system. The solicitation is open to credit reporting entities capable of meeting the FTB's detailed specifications for comprehensive credit report generation and delivery, with an emphasis on automated, real-time information access.