DS-761-270000000008-1 | Audit services for RESTART contract

Solicitation 270000000008 is issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to secure financial accounting, integrity oversight monitoring, or auditing services for the RESTART Program Contract. The selected contractor will perform general auditing procedures to evaluate program operations and ensure financial and other compliance requirements are met for the period spanning September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on best value, requiring a minimum of 80 technical evaluation points across criteria including the statement of work requirements, key personnel, and the proposed project plan. Additional evaluation considerations include the bidder's past performance with the State and their economic impact within Michigan. The engagement requires the appointment of Key Personnel who must be specifically assigned to the State account and respond to inquiries within 48 hours. All contract deliverables, including the final audit report, must be submitted within six weeks of the order receipt, with a 100% compliance standard enforced through a tiered system of service credit penalties. Bidders must submit their proposals via the SIGMA portal by November 17, 2026, ensuring that the pricing proposal is uploaded as a separate file. Required submissions include a project plan, sample reports, and a Confidential Treatment Form. Invoicing is to be conducted monthly and submitted to the EGLE Program Manager.