RFP CFCC25-190RB-AB1058 Uniform Child Support Guideline

The Judicial Council of California (JCC) is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive review of the Uniform Child Support Guideline through RFP-CFCC25-190RB, a procurement aimed at evaluating and potentially updating child support guidelines statewide. The project requires a contractor with expertise in economic research, child support policy, and data analysis to perform several key deliverables, including analyzing approximately 1,100 case files, conducting four virtual focus groups with stakeholders, and producing draft and final reports. Proposals are due by February 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with questions about the RFP due by January 22, 2025. The contract will run approximately sixteen months, from March 10, 2025, through July 15, 2026, with major tasks including economic research on child-rearing costs, case file data analysis, and policy recommendation development. Evaluation criteria will allocate 100 points, with 30 points for cost reasonableness, 16 points for work plan quality, and additional points for technical factors such as contractor expertise and proposed methodology.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, though this is not mandatory for qualification. The contract will be funded through a cooperative agreement between the Department of Child Support Services and the JCC, with two-thirds federal funding and one-third state matching funds from Trial Court Improvement Funds. Payment will be made on a firm-fixed price per deliverable basis, with no reimbursement for travel expenses and standard net 60-day payment terms. Proposers must complete several mandatory certifications, including compliance with the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Darfur Contracting Act, and various state conflict of interest and tax delinquency requirements. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the project is mandated by federal requirements under 42 U.S.C. section 667(a) and California Family Code section 4054(a), which require periodic reviews of child support guidelines to ensure appropriate award amounts. The JCC will withhold 15% of each payment tied to deliverables until acceptance of the final deliverable, with a total contract value not explicitly stated in the provided documents.