FY26 Request for Proposal/Call for Conference Speakers

The Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO) is soliciting proposals from qualified training providers to develop and deliver in-person, audit or IT audit-related sessions for the SAO 2026 Audit Conference, scheduled for July 29–30, 2026, at the Commons Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Each session must be 60 minutes long and focused on enhancing the skills and knowledge of government audit professionals, addressing topics such as audit essentials, IT audit, leadership, fraud, data analysis, and current auditing trends. Proposals must be submitted electronically via a Microsoft Forms link by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 16, 2026, using the official Texas SAO 2026 Audit Conference Bid Form; submissions not following this format will not be considered, and each session requires a separate bid form. Key contract provisions include compliance with the Texas Public Information Act, obligating vendors to clearly mark proprietary information as responses may be subject to disclosure post-award. Vendors must also adhere to non-discrimination policies and cooperate with the SAO in providing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Speakers may use copyrighted instructional materials, but proposals themselves must not be copyrighted. Vendors are required to identify key personnel who will deliver the sessions, and any changes in personnel must receive prior written approval from the SAO. The SAO reserves the right to cancel sessions if enrollment is insufficient. The solicitation does not reference specific federal acquisition clauses, packaging or shipping requirements, formal evaluation criteria, or payment details. Administrative contacts are provided for proposal submission and professional development inquiries, with the contract scope primarily centered on the professional delivery of session content at the conference venue. Estimated contract value ranges from $50,000 to $200,000, reflecting the expected overall budget for selected speakers and sessions.