Internal Audit Services RFQ 458-E260682

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive internal audit services under Solicitation Number 458-E260682, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. The contract, governed by the Texas Internal Auditing Act, Chapter 2102, requires the vendor to establish and manage the agency’s internal audit function, including conducting an annual risk assessment, developing an annual internal audit plan, performing periodic audits of financial, administrative, and information technology systems, and producing draft and final audit reports along with an annual internal audit report. The vendor must also present findings and recommendations directly to the TABC Commission and provide periodic status updates. Compliance with Texas data security laws, including §521.053 of the Business and Commerce Code, is mandatory, and all deliverables must meet standards of completeness, accuracy, and quality as defined and approved in writing by TABC prior to work commencement. The initial contract term extends through August 31, 2027, with the option for up to four one-year renewals at TABC’s discretion, and total compensation is capped at $300,000 for the entire contract period including all extensions. Evaluation will be based on three weighted criteria—qualifications and experience (40%), audit methodology and approach (30%), and references and past performance (20%)—with award made to the vendor offering the best value to the State of Texas, not necessarily the lowest-priced offer. Proposals must be submitted via email in three separate electronic files: a narrative proposal containing an executive summary, project work plan, company information, litigation history, conflict of interest disclosures, and Exhibits A and addenda; a separately submitted cost proposal detailing labor, materials, equipment, travel, and incidental costs; and the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (Exhibit C) with specified HUB subcontractor information. All submissions must adhere to strict formatting and file size limits, with emails numbered if split across multiple transmissions. The vendor must maintain records under GAAP or GASB, permit TABC to audit all billing and supporting documentation before and after payment, and assume full financial responsibility for correcting any noncompliance. Insurance must be provided by Texas Department of Insurance-licensed carriers, and the vendor must utilize the federal e-Verify system. The contractor cannot assign the contract, substitute key personnel without prior approval, or modify the subcontracting plan without TABC’s written consent