Notice to Certified Public Accountants Interested in Providing Audit and Accounting Services to the University of Hawaii

The University of Hawai‘i has issued solicitation UHCPA2026, inviting certified public accountants (CPAs) to submit letters of interest and statements of qualifications to provide audit and accounting services on an as-needed basis for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This solicitation functions as a continuous recruitment effort to establish a pre-qualified list of CPA firms or individuals who meet the University’s requirements to perform various audit engagements, including financial statement audits, single audits under OMB A-133, management audits, forensic investigations, and consulting services. Firms will indicate their specific service interests, island availability across Hawai‘i, proposed staffing, and hourly rates. Submissions must include a letter of interest and the completed Statement of Qualifications Questionnaire (OPM FORM 159), which collects detailed information about firm background, personnel qualifications, experience, references, and compliance with continuing professional education standards. There is no submission deadline; proposals will be accepted throughout the fiscal year. The contract approach aligns with an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) framework, with services procured as needed, subject to best value principles consistent with Hawaii Revised Statutes §103D-304. Focus is placed on technical qualifications, professional licensure, relevant experience in government and higher education audits, and personnel availability. The University’s Office of Procurement Management oversees solicitation and contract administration but does not provide detailed payment or invoice procedures in the solicitation materials. No formal federal acquisition clauses or regulatory certifications typically found in federal contracts are included, reflecting state-level procurement standards. The deliverables must comply with Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), A-133 audit requirements, and applicable state and federal laws. While no formal contract value or fixed pricing information is available, firms submit estimated hourly rates by employee classification. The University maintains primary contact through Kurt Minato and requires all proposals to be submitted in hard copy. No explicit special clauses relating to security clearances, contract options, or organizational conflicts of interest are stipulated, emphasizing professional competence and audit quality as critical factors for potential award consideration.