Audit Services

The San Diego Unified School District is soliciting audit services under solicitation number PS27-0132-55, with proposals due by August 18, 2026. The scope encompasses financial and performance audits, internal control reviews, data processing evaluations, and issuance of management letters, to be performed over a potential five-year period spanning fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31. Proposers must submit a single PDF via the PlanetBids portal containing both technical and pricing components, along with mandatory attachments including a Past Performance/References Form, Non-Collusion Declaration, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, W-9, and copies of licenses and certifications. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach with 40 points allocated to Experience, 40 to Technical Information, and 20 to Pricing, emphasizing value over lowest cost. Compliance with state and federal regulations is required, including California Education Code provisions for background checks, TB clearance, and photo ID badges for all personnel interacting with students. Consultants must secure Criminal History Record Clearances and disclose any conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act, with violations rendering the contract void and potentially subjecting the vendor to criminal prosecution. The contract includes general conditions covering insurance, payment terms, confidentiality, termination rights, audit access, indemnification, and severability, all without standard FAR clauses. Payment is managed via monthly electronic invoices submitted to apinvoices@sandl.net based on percentage of completion, with oversight handled by the District’s Controller and Strategic Sourcing Department. The District retains the unilateral right to extend the contract through formal written amendment approved by its governing board.