RFQ-ITS EPPS70623 Payroll Tax Compliance Solution Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

The California State Controller's Office (SCO) is seeking a Contractor to provide the Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD) with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for payroll tax compliance research. The SCO requires the Contractor to provide user licenses, online access, and support for the SaaS platform, which must include features such as tax updates, payroll news, legislation, and compliance analysis. The agreement term is for one year with the option to amend to add/delete services and funds as deemed necessary by SCO. Key dates include a Written Questions Submittal Deadline of April 10, 2024, a Final Date for Bid Submission of April 19, 2024, and an Anticipated Agreement Award Date of May 2, 2024. The Contractor's cost will be evaluated, and any applicable preferences and incentives, such as the Small Business Preference and DVBE Incentive, will be applied. SCO will award the agreement to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest cost after any preference and incentive adjustments.

The contract has a budget contingency clause, stating that if the state budget does not appropriate sufficient funds, the agreement will be null and void. Unsuccessful bidders may protest the award in accordance with the process detailed in the RFQ-ITS. The contract references General Provisions for Information Technology - Cloud Computing - Software as a Service (SaaS) issued by the California Department of General Services. The contract value or budget range is not provided in the information given.