ISO 9001 Quality Management Re-certification & Surveillance Services

The City of Austin, through Austin Resource Recovery, is soliciting a third-party Certification Body to provide ISO 9001 Quality Management re-certification and surveillance services under solicitation IFQ 1500 AAM1001. Over a two-year contract term, the selected contractor will be responsible for conducting the second surveillance audit and the final re-certification audit of the current cycle. All audits must adhere to ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and support the transition to the ISO 9001:2026 standard once the agency completes its Quality Management System transition. The contractor must provide all necessary skilled personnel and resources to execute these audits and participate in coordination meetings with key personnel to establish project timelines and correction plans. Award will be granted to the lowest offer that meets all minimum qualifications, with the City reserving the right to verify references before finalizing the contract. Offerors must submit a Price Sheet and a signed Offer Sheet, and must certify compliance with non-discrimination policies, living wage requirements, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Payment terms are set at thirty days, with invoices submitted by the 10th of each month to the designated accounting email. All shipments must be clearly marked with the City's name, address, contents, and contract number. Contract administration is managed by Jason McCombs and William Purcell of Austin Resource Recovery.