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Independent Auditor for Annual Financial Audit

Agency: Houston Independent School District
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Opps ID: NBD15568429396553510
Posted Date: Jan 27, 2023
Due Date: Feb 21, 2023
Solicitation No: 23-01-07

Bid Information



Type
RFQ
Status
Issued
Number
23-01-07 (Independent Auditor for Annual Financial Audit)
Issue Date & Time
1/27/2023 05:01:05 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time
2/21/2023 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Time Left 24 days 20 hours 3 minutes 31 seconds
Notes


REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)


INVITATION FOR VENDOR RESPONSE



Dear Vendor,


The Houston Independent School District is interested in receiving statements of qualifications ("SOQ" or "Proposals") from qualified individuals and/or organizations ("Vendor") for the procurement of select goods and/or services, as specified within this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ" or "Solicitation").



HISD Project Number: 23-01-07

Project Name : Independent Auditor for Annual Financial Audit




In accordance with Houston ISD policies and procedures, HISD schools and/or departments are authorized to engage with "Approved Vendors" only. An HISD Approved Vendor is one that has been authorized for use upon having met a set of pre-determined criteria through a formal procurement process and awarded a contract ("Contract", "Agreement", or "Project") upon approval by the HISD Board of Education.


The first step in obtaining Approved Vendor status is to respond to this solicitation and submit all required information and documentation. Upon completion of the Project evaluation process and verification of compliance with HISD's liability insurance requirements and Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program, one or more Vendors will be recommended to the Board of Education for contract award. Once the HISD Board of Education formally approves the selected Vendor(s) for award, the HISD Purchasing Services department will issue a Notice of Award letter, affirming the awarded Vendor(s) status as an Approved Vendor for this specific Project.


The tentative term of this Project is from April 13, 2023 through April 14, 2024, with four (4) automatic annual renewals, not to extend beyond April 13, 2028. Thereafter, HISD at its sole discretion may elect to either extend the Project for a term not to exceed 90 days for business continuity purposes, if needed.


Pre-Proposal Conference: A Pre-Proposal conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams at 2:00 PM CST on February 8, 2023 . Vendors interested in participating in the Pre-Proposal Conference must RSVP by registering with the link provided below. Please include the following information in your registration: Vendor company name, attendee first and last name, and email address.



To Register for Preproposal click this link. Pre-Proposal Meeting


The HISD Category Specialist assigned to this solicitation is listed below. Questions pertaining to the solicitation process or to the scope or specifications contained in this Solicitation must be submitted via the electronic bidding portal under the "Questions" tab by the deadline specified within the RFQ. Answers to all questions received will be posted as an Addendum to this RFQ within the electronic bidding portal.




Thank you in advance for your participation in this solicitation.



Sincerely,



Category Specialist Constance Wright

Email Address: Constance.wright@HoustonISD.org

Office Main Number: 713-556-6515

Direct Line: 713-556-6517


Purchasing Services Department


Houston Independent School District

Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center

4400 West 18th Street

Houston, TX 77092


Keep up with the latest news from HISD: www.HoustonISD.org




Contact Information
Name
Constance Wright
Address
4400 West 18th Street
Route 1
Houston, TX 77092-8501 USA
Phone
(713) 556-6517
Fax
Email
Constance.wright@HoustonISD.Org





Bid Attachments
















File Name Description File Size

RFx Part II Agreement Terms and Conditions Revised (swl 11.9.2021)_Rev1.pdf (please login to view this document)
AGREEMENT PART II (HISD STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS): These Standard Terms & Conditions are requirements that are binding upon award of a HISD Contract to the selected vendor(s). These terms communicate the District’s expectations in regard to the vendor's performance in connection with the District’s purchases. 460 KB

RFQ_Part_I_Scope_of_Work_23-01-07.pdf (please login to view this document)
RFQ - Part I – Original Scope of Work & Specific Conditions: Vendors should thoroughly review the attached original SOW and specific conditions associated with this renewal. These terms communicate the District’s expectations in regard to the vendor's performance in connection with the District’s purchases. Order of precedence as described in VENDOR FORM: Execution of Offer. 338 KB

VENDOR_FORM_Execution_of_Offer RFQ.pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM Execution of Offer: Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under "Response Attachments" tab. 285 KB

FORM B - MWBE Participation Plan_2021.pdf (please login to view this document)
Form B: MWBE Participation Plan: Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under "Response Attachments" tab.

IMPORTANT: M/WBE documents are a part of Proposer’s evaluation. This documentation is required for your proposal to be evaluated by the district. HISD will determine whether the Proposer’s efforts meet the minimum standards of “Good Faith Effort” consistent with the district’s policy on the participation of M/WBEs. Failure to provide the required M/WBE documentation will be considered non-compliant. If a company is deemed non-compliant, it can lead to disqualification from the provision of goods and services to the district for current and/or future projects.
152 KB

VENDOR FORM Certificate of Insurance.pdf (please login to view this document)
Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD Form) and Insurance Verification Form: All prospective vendors must provide both a Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD form) and an Insurance Verification Form signed by the insurance agent/broker. The sample ACORD form provided herein displays the types of coverage and limits required of all vendors by the HISD Risk Management department. Both forms must be uploaded under the "Response Attachments" tab. 824 KB

VENDOR FORM HB 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties.pdf (please login to view this document)
HB 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties: Vendor must complete the form online at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab." Ensure to name "Houston ISD" as the Governmental Entity and the RFP Number referenced in this solicitation as the Contract ID Number.

726 KB

VENDOR FORM W-9 (Updated 2018).pdf (please login to view this document)
IRS FORM W-9 (Rev. 10-2018): Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. Vendors must ensure that the Legal Name and the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) entered on this form matches exactly with the information referenced in their IRS income tax return.

129 KB

VENDOR FORM Conflict of Interest.pdf (please login to view this document)
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ): Vendors must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. If the prospective vendor doesn't have any conflict of interest to disclose, then enter your individual or company name on line 1, enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" on line 3, and then sign and date on line 7.

704 KB

VENDOR_FORM_Reference_Survey (9).pdf (please login to view this document)
Reference Survey: The Evaluation Committee considers Vendor’s reputation and quality of Vendor’s goods or services in the evaluation of this Proposal. To aid in this process, the District requests that Proposer send the attached Vendor Form, Performance Evaluation Survey (Survey) to three (3) valid references. It is Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that Surveys are sent to Vendor’s desired references. Recipients must return the completed survey to HISD by the method(s) outlined on the Survey. The District will not accept a Survey returned by Vendor or a Survey returned after the assigned deadline. 287 KB

VENDOR FORM - Criminal History Background Check v11.16.2021 (FILLABLE).pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK CERTIFICATION: All vendors are required to download this form and then upload a completed and signed copy under the "Response Attachments" tab. The purpose of this form is for vendors to indicate whether their engagement with Houston ISD under this project/contract will involve direct contact with students, as defined within the form. 233 KB

VENDOR FORM - HISD Fingerprint Appointment Registration.pdf (please login to view this document)
HISD FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION FORM: All vendors who may or will have direct contact with students and continuing duties in connection with this contract must be fingerprinted as indicated in the Solicitation. Vendors should provide a copy of this form to their employees and/or subcontractor employees so that they may schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted. All employees/subcontractor requiring to be fingerprinted should not perform services in connection with this contract until HISD has reviewed their criminal history background and cleared them to perform services. 351 KB



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