CON | RFQ2023-07A IT Audit Services MTO

Background
On October 31, 2023, the Controller’s Office established a prequalified consultant list of firms (“Pool”) with demonstrated successful experience in IT Audit Services, that are prequalified to enter into contract negotiations with the City and County of San Francisco (“City”). Pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 21.4 (d) (3), the City intends to re-open the pool. Firms prequalified under the existing pool are not required to take any action to remain prequalified under this midterm opener RFQ, but may choose to submit updated information regarding their qualifications. Should firms prequalified under the existing pool choose to submit an updated proposal, it will be subject to the new evaluation. New Proposers are also invited to submit Proposals to this midterm opener RFQ to be considered for prequalification for the pool.
This Request for Qualifications (hereinafter “RFQ” or “Solicitation”) is issued by The Controller’s Office (hereinafter, “CON” or “City”). CON, on behalf of all City Departments, is seeking qualified suppliers (“Proposers”) to provide proposals (“Proposal”) for information technology audits, assessments and consulting services.
Multiple Service Areas: The Prequalified Pool will consist of two (2) Service Areas: 1. IT Audits and Assessments 2. IT Audit Consulting Services The City seeks Proposals from firms demonstrating successful experience in public sector IT audit and IT audit consulting services, particularly with municipal general-purpose governments. These services will be used to assist The Office of the Controller – City Services Auditor (CSA). In addition, other City departments engaged in IT services may utilize the services of the selected consultants. Proposers must have experience working with municipalities (or similar government agencies) on IT audit and assessments, and IT audit consulting services.
Anticipated Term of Resulting Contracts
A Resulting Contract awarded to the Prequalified Pool shall be non-exclusive, with an original term to be determined at the time of Contract award based on the awarding Department’s business needs, but shall not exceed ten (10) years.
Anticipated Not to Exceed Amount of Resulting Contracts
The Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount of a Resulting Contract awarded from the Prequalified Pool shall be determined at the time of Contract award based on the awarding Department’s business needs, and is anticipated to range from $100,000 to $5,500,000.
LBE Subcontracting Requirement
The LBE subcontracting requirement is waived for this solicitation.
CMD Compliance Officer
Diane Mai-Tran, Tel: +1 (555) 000-0000. Email: contact@example.gov. Please reach out to Diane if you have any questions relating to CMD requirements rating bonuses, etc.
User Support
https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/nlx3/pages/contact.aspx  ; User Support tel. +1 (555) 000-0000 Please reach out to User Support if you experience any issues with your account or submission.
Schedule
The anticipated schedule for this RFQ is set forth below. These dates are tentative and subject to change. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to check for any Addenda to this RFQ or other pertinent information posted in the City’s Supplier Portal. 
Request for Qualifications Issuance - August 12, 2025 Deadline for Questions - August 19, 2025 at 1pm PT Questions and Answers Document Posted - August 26, 2025 Courtesy Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal sent to contact@example.gov - September 2, 2025 Deadline to Submit Proposals - September 11, 2025 at 1pm PT Notice of Intent to Establish Prequalified Pool - October 31, 2025