Opportunity
California eProcure #IFB 39586
California seeks Electronic Verification Services for Vital Records Processing
Posted
July 03, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
IFB 39586
NAICS
541512
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), via the Department of General Services, Procurement Division, is seeking a contractor to provide Electronic Verification Services for vital records processing. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic identity verification and authentication for authorized certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates - Electronic processing for informational copies of vital records - Applicant-facing electronic portal for processing requests - Multilayered Remote Identity Proofing Process (MRIPP) compliant with NIST SP 800-63A IAL2 - Fee collection and secure data transmission to CDPH - Customer support for 10,000 to 20,000 requests per month - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No subcontracting permitted - Strict privacy, security, and reporting requirements - Compliance with California contracting acts and preferences for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises - All-or-none award to the lowest cost, responsive, and responsible bidder - Alternate verification methods must be available - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Structure: - Three-year base contract with two optional one-year extensions (up to five years total)
Description
The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to request bids from qualified firms for Electronic Verification Services in compliance with Health and Safety Code. The contract term is three years with two one-year extension options. The procurement includes electronic identity verification and authentication fees for authorized certified copies and electronic processing fees for informational copies of vital records certificates such as birth, death, and marriage certificates. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder.