Public Guardian and Public Administrator Tax Services

San Mateo County is seeking a CPA firm to prepare and support filing federal and California tax returns and provide related tax advisory services for matters handled by its Public Guardian and Public Administrator programs.

San Mateo County > Health Department > Aging and Disability Services


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Open (open)
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 AM
Oct 16, 2026 04:00 PM
1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
sgee@smcgov.org
+16508026588
Submission Instructions
Description

The County seeks a qualified CPA firm to provide tax compliance, return preparation, filing support, and related consultation for County-authorized matters involving conserved persons, decedents’ estates, trusts, and other fiduciary cases. Services include preparing federal and California individual, fiduciary, and trust returns; handling authorized estate, gift, business, out-of-state, prior-year, amended, and corrective returns; and advising on filing requirements, tax basis, investment transactions, and tax notices. The County does not guarantee a minimum number of assignments, returns, hours, or compensation. The scope also includes case assessments, draft returns and summaries for County review before filing, secure handling of confidential records, status and aggregate reporting, electronic payment and refund support, and annual tax-season training for County staff. Proposers must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, including the required CPA licensure and experience, and submit a technical proposal, references, and pricing. The agreement term is one year, with extensions up to five years based on performance.

Classification Codes
NAICS541213Tax Preparation Services
PSCR703Accounting Services (NOTE: New code created for Financial Services See R710 below)
Smart Codes
fiduciary tax return preparationestate tax servicestax compliance consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-RFP Release Date
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Microsoft Teams or Zoom; meeting link to be posted.
Nov 06, 2026 08:00 AM-Deadline for Questions and Comments
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 AM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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