CFC CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM FISCAL AGENT

The California Film Commission seeks a Fiscal Agent to administer the Pilot Career Pathways Training Program, designed to expand access to film and entertainment industry careers for underserved populations across California. The selected Administrator will manage an annual fund of approximately $1.5 million, overseeing workforce development through education, training, support services, job placement, and retention programs. Responsibilities include conducting RFPs to select qualified training providers, jointly administering a bank account with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies governing state treasury exceptions, and tracking tax credit program refunds and collections. The Administrator must also establish robust data collection systems to measure outcomes such as job placement, salary progression, and employment duration, all while submitting detailed financial and participant reports on a recurring basis and a final comprehensive report upon program closeout. Performance is governed by a five-year contract term with annual renewals contingent upon satisfactory performance, and the initial budget must cover a four-year period from August 15, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 22, 2026, in PDF format with all required certifications, including STD 204 for payee data, STD 21 for Drug-Free Workplace compliance, CCC for legal certifications, Darfur for international operations disclosure, and a Bidder Declaration certifying small business, microbusiness, disabled veteran, or other state classifications. Compliance with California laws is mandatory, including nondiscrimination under Government Code §12990, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Labor Code requirements for workers’ compensation insurance, and restrictions on current and former state employees. The evaluation is weighted 55% for qualifications such as methods, pathway design, attrition monitoring, and past program experience; 30% for budget quality and cost-effectiveness, calculated using State Contract Management guidelines; and 15% for the work plan’s thoroughness. A five percent evaluation preference is granted to certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Small Businesses. Records must be retained for three years after final payment, and the contractor must allow access to documents and premises for state audits. Failure to meet pass/fail gates—such as responsiveness, truthfulness, or technical competency—results in immediate disqualification.