Audit Services

The Texas A&M University System is seeking qualified firms to provide audit and review services under a master services agreement on an as-needed basis for itself and its member universities and agencies. The solicitation, identified as RFQ-01-SOBA-26-283, was posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format as two separate files—one containing the Qualification Statement addressing specified criteria and the other containing signed required forms including the Execution of Offer, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Subcontracting Plan. The contract, which will be effective September 1, 2026, has a term ending August 31, 2028, with an option for two successive two-year extensions. The estimated total value of the solicitation and resulting contracts is $100,000 or more, triggering subcontracting plan requirements, but no maximum ceiling is specified, and pricing will be negotiated after selection based on qualifications, not on a lowest-price basis. Evaluation focuses on demonstrated competence, experience, knowledge, and references, with preference given to firms with prior experience working for Texas state agencies or higher education institutions and those whose principal place of business is in Texas. Firms must be licensed to practice public accounting in Texas, have at least five years of public accounting experience, and have provided services to three or more Texas state or higher education entities within the past three years. They must also maintain an external quality control review rating of pass or pass with deficiencies and comply with AICPA standards, SSARS, OMB Uniform Guidance, CPRIT guidelines, NCAA Bylaw 3.2.4.15, and SACSCOC accreditation standards. Specific deliverables include completed audit reports, certification of independence, qualified staff documentation, and quality control records, all requiring secure data handling and encryption. Respondents must certify compliance with Texas and federal laws regarding civil rights, immigration reform, debarment status, antitrust, and Executive Order GA-48, which prohibits affiliation with designated foreign adversaries—false certifications may result in immediate termination. The Texas Public Information Act applies, making all submitted materials non-confidential and subject to public disclosure, and all contracting records must be retained for the agreement term plus seven years after termination. The firm must also agree to a 2% subcontracting goal for Vet