Audit Services

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is soliciting audit services under solicitation number 332-RFP26-1002 to fulfill statutory obligations under Texas Government Code Sections 2306.074, 2306.204, and 2306.205, requiring an annual financial audit and an independent audit of unencumbered fund balances available for transfer to the Housing Trust Fund. The audit must be completed and submitted to the governor, comptroller, and legislature within 30 days of the annual financial report filing, and the unencumbered fund balance audit must be presented to the Governing Board no later than December 31 following the fiscal year end. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026, through the TDHCA e-Procurement Portal, with contract performance expected to begin on May 1, 2026. Respondents must demonstrate substantial experience in governmental auditing, particularly in state housing agencies, and provide a comprehensive technical approach that aligns with the scope of work defined in the RFP, including adherence to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and GAAP. The evaluation for award is based on a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing firm experience and qualifications at 30%, technical approach and capacity at 25%, and price at 20%, with past performance serving as a supplemental consideration that may disqualify firms with negative records. All selected contractors must comply with stringent requirements including the submission of a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan to meet state HUB goals, certification of compliance with criminal background checks for all key personnel, and adherence to strict substitution protocols requiring prior written approval for any personnel changes. Contracts will include clauses mandating compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, confidentiality, open records laws, and conflict of interest restrictions, with all work produced deemed “work made for hire” owned exclusively by TDHCA. Respondents must retain records for seven years and meet rigorous reporting and submission standards, including detailed resumes for proposed staff limited to one page each and an executive summary capped at three pages. Insurance certificates must be current, and failure to disclose criminal convictions, pending litigation, or noncompliance with child support obligations will result in disqualification. The place of performance is not fixed but requires vendors to disclose operational locations, while deliverables must be submitted to TDHCA’s designated PO Box in Austin. Payments are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and