When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026.

It was issued by Department Of Retirement Systems. The work is located in Tumwater, Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience as an IRS-Authorized e-File Provider. Expertise in electronic tax reporting and IRS file formats. Strong understanding of IRS technical, security, and validation requirements. Proven track record with government tax reporting contracts. Ability to support rapid file validation, error resolution, and timely submissions.

Information Returns Intake E-File Tax Reporting Support Service (Due July 31, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Tumwater, Washington, United StatesPosted: June 18th, 2026Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government in Tumwater, Washington seeks a provider to manage and submit electronic tax return files to the IRS, ensuring compliance and prompt communication of errors for the 2027 filing year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

14 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposals: June 17th, 2026

Questions due: July 17th, 2026

Answers posted: July 23rd, 2026

Complaints due: July 24th, 2026

Proposals due: July 31st, 2026

Invite selected bidder(s) for interview: August 11th, 2026

Interviews: August 12th–17th, 2026

Apparent Successful Bidder Announcement: August 20th, 2026

Sign contract: September 3rd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 17th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Department Of Retirement Systems

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Tumwater, Washington is seeking a vendor to provide information returns intake E-File tax reporting support services for one year in 2027. The selected vendor will be responsible for receiving, validating, preparing, and electronically submitting DRS and Record Keeper information return files to the IRS, ensuring full compliance with all relevant IRS publications, technical specifications, and security requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving and processing all DRS and Record Keeper files in their provided formats, treating all data as read-only, validating the file structure, identifying errors, and promptly notifying the agency of any correction needs. The agency will provide 1099-R and 1042-S files for 2025, formatted per IRS standards, along with Record Keeper files in IRS-compliant formats according to a pre-determined schedule.

The vendor must maintain active status as an IRS-Authorized e-File Provider, complete all required testing and renewals, and submit all approved files using the correct IRS e-file platform. Support for all required IRS formats, including A2A and XML, is expected. Additionally, the vendor must provide confirmation of successful transmission and IRS acknowledgment files within one business day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of Retirement Systems. The work is located in Tumwater, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience as an IRS-Authorized e-File Provider
Expertise in electronic tax reporting and IRS file formats
Strong understanding of IRS technical, security, and validation requirements
Proven track record with government tax reporting contracts
Ability to support rapid file validation, error resolution, and timely submissions

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