Applications for Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Accounting Services

The Hawaii State Procurement Office, acting on behalf of the Department of Accounting and General Services, is issuing a solicitation to identify qualified firms capable of providing professional accounting services during the 2025 fiscal year. The solicitation, titled Applications for Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Accounting Services, is open to firms with relevant experience and is structured to gather statements of qualifications and expressions of interest. The procurement process is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 103D-304, and the contract size is estimated to range between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their responses by June 1, 2024, with primary contact being Jittima Laurita, reachable via email or phone. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of demonstrating prior government experience and past performance, with documentation such as references and project summaries required as part of the qualification process. The documents include detailed reference forms, project descriptions, and templates for recording government client engagements, scope of services, and hours worked, often referencing audits and financial system experience within the State of Hawaii. The process aims to ensure that selected firms possess the necessary expertise in accounting services, including familiarity with systems like FAMIS, Datamart, and FAIS, to support the state's fiscal operations effectively. The contract is expected to be awarded through a formal evaluation process, with the potential for multiple awards depending on the qualifications and experience of applicants.