Internal Control Framework

PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) is seeking assistance in the continuous implementation of an effective and integrated internal control framework in accordance with generally accepted internal control standards (i.e. COSO, Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government – Greenbook). The successful applicant will be expected to review the current tools in place, make recommendations for improvement, and to review and propose changes to the current adopted internal control framework for all state agencies. In addition, the successful applicant will assist with continuous onboarding and review of all current documented information in the risk and control matrix for all state agencies.OFFEROR INQUIRIESOfferors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Allysen Kerr – Bureau of Finance & Management at contact@example.gov with the subject line “RFP #24RFP10939”.SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) RFP Publication 06/14/2024 Responses to Offeror Questions 06/28/2024 Proposal Submission 07/12/2024 Presentations/discussions (if required) To Be Determined (TBD) Proposal Revisions (if required) To Be Determined (TBD) Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation 08/01/2024 PREPARING AND SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL Elaborate proposals (e.g., expensive artwork) beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective presentation are not necessary or desired. 1.5.1 Incurring costs The State is not liable for any cost incurred by Offerors in replying to this RFP. 1.5.2 Submitting the proposal All proposals must be completed and received in the BFM by the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Proposals received after the deadline will be late and ineligible for consideration. All proposals must be completed and received by the Bureau of Finance and Management, via e-mail, to the following email address: contact@example.gov, Subject line: RFP#24RFP10939 - Proposal. All proposals must be received no later than July 12, 2024 (5:00pm CT). All proposals must be signed by an officer of the responder, legally authorized to bind the responder to the proposal. Proposals that are not properly signed may be rejected. No proposal shall be accepted from, or no contract or purchase order shall be awarded to any person, firm or corporation that is in arrears upon any obligations to the State of South Dakota, or otherwise may be deemed irresponsible or unreliable by the State of South Dakota. All proposals and attachments must be either in Microsoft Word, MS Excel or PDF searchable format. A proposal cannot be a PDF derived from a scanned image which prevents search functionality. For more information regarding response format see Section 5 of this RFP. No proposal shall be accepted from, or no contract or purchase order shall be awarded to any person, firm or corporation that is in arrears upon any obligations to the State of South Dakota, or that otherwise may be deemed irresponsible or unreliable by the State of South Dakota.