San Diego County - Arbitrage Rebate Calculation and Analysis Services - RFQ 13362, 2026
San Diego CountyCounty · San Diego, CA- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Christopher Almazan
- (858) 463-8779
The 30-second brief
The County of San Diego Chief Financial Office is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide arbitrage rebate calculation and analysis services, including yield restriction or any new regulatory requirements, related to various tax-exempt long-term obligations of the County and its affiliated agencies. Services include preparing arbitrage rebate reports, calculating excess earnings to be reserved as arbitrage for rebate to the IRS in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury regulations, providing certifications of accuracy, preparing IRS forms and returns, providing supporting cash flow and investment earnings reports, assisting with IRS audits, providing professional advisory services on yield restriction and bond compliance, and delivering periodic training on post-issuance tax compliance. The anticipated contract term is an initial period of one year, with four 1-year option periods. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by November 9, 2026.
Provide an arbitrage rebate report for each tax-exempt long-term obligation; Calculate excess earnings to be reserved as arbitrage for rebate to the IRS; Calculate amounts to be remitted to the IRS related to yield restriction or other regulatory requirements; Provide certifications as to the accuracy and adequacy of amounts reserved for rebate; Prepare forms, Returns, And related filings for reporting to the IRS; Provide supporting cash flow reports and analyses; Provide investment earnings reports and analyses; Assist in preparation of materials and responses for IRS audits or examinations; Provide professional advisory services concerning arbitrage rebate and related matters; Advise the County on filing, Reporting, And payment deadlines; Review County policies and procedures for post-issuance tax compliance; Provide periodic training and presentations on post-issuance tax compliance and arbitrage limits.
Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social impact, cultural competency.
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Summary
The County of San Diego Chief Financial Office is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide arbitrage rebate calculation and analysis services, including yield restriction or any new regulatory requirements, related to various tax-exempt long-term obligations of the County and its affiliated agencies.
Services include preparing arbitrage rebate reports, calculating excess earnings to be reserved as arbitrage for rebate to the IRS in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury regulations, providing certifications of accuracy, preparing IRS forms and returns, providing supporting cash flow and investment earnings reports, assisting with IRS audits, providing professional advisory services on yield restriction and bond compliance, and delivering periodic training on post-issuance tax compliance. The anticipated contract term is an initial period of one year, with four 1-year option periods. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by November 9, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Technical merit
- Experience
- Capacity
- History of compliance
- Availability
- Price
- Sustainability and social impact
- Cultural competency
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Provide an arbitrage rebate report for each tax-exempt long-term obligation
- Calculate excess earnings to be reserved as arbitrage for rebate to the IRS
- Calculate amounts to be remitted to the IRS related to yield restriction or other regulatory requirements
- Provide certifications as to the accuracy and adequacy of amounts reserved for rebate
- Prepare forms, Returns, And related filings for reporting to the IRS
- Provide supporting cash flow reports and analyses
- Provide investment earnings reports and analyses
- Assist in preparation of materials and responses for IRS audits or examinations
- Provide professional advisory services concerning arbitrage rebate and related matters
- Advise the County on filing, Reporting, And payment deadlines
- Review County policies and procedures for post-issuance tax compliance
- Provide periodic training and presentations on post-issuance tax compliance and arbitrage limits
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Offeror's Cover Page (PC600)
- Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
- Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
- Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable)
- Payment Schedule
- Draft Agreement acceptance exceptions (if any)
- Confidential/Proprietary Information exhibit (if applicable)
REQUIRED STAFFING
3- Submit to
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- San Diego, CA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from San Diego County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. For questions, contact Christopher Almazan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including San Diego County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christopher Almazan at (858) 463-8779. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Arbitrage Analyst, Financial Advisor, Consultant. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Provide an arbitrage rebate report for each tax-exempt long-term obligation; Calculate excess earnings to be reserved as arbitrage for rebate to the IRS; Calculate amounts to be remitted to the IRS related to yield restriction or other regulatory requirements; Provide certifications as to the accura. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social impact, cultural competency." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Diego County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications form (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610), Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable), Pa. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from San Diego County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Diego, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.