Request for Qualifications CPA

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is seeking qualified Texas-licensed Certified Public Accountants to provide consulting services reviewing attest, preparation, and tax preparation work performed by CPAs under Solicitation Number 457-27-002. Respondents must demonstrate at least seven years of relevant expertise and meet mandatory pass/fail criteria including active Texas CPA licensure, satisfactory disciplinary history, and compliance with state certifications related to human trafficking, debarment, terrorism, foreign ownership restrictions, and previous state employment. Proposals must be submitted electronically and in hard copy by June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and must include detailed hourly billing rates categorized by timekeeper status, out-of-pocket expenses, and any proposed discounts; the selection will be based on demonstrated competence and qualifications alongside a fair and reasonable price, with no requirement to select the lowest bid. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with performance limited to the State of Texas. Consultants are required to maintain confidentiality of provided records, carry professional liability insurance with disclosed limits and deductibles, and certify compliance with numerous state statutes including the Public Information Act, cybersecurity training mandates, and prohibitions on requiring COVID-19 vaccination documentation. All work product, including reports and data, becomes the property of the Board upon completion or termination, which may occur with thirty days’ written notice. The State Auditor retains audit rights over direct and subcontracted activities, and the CPA must preserve or transfer all contract-related records to the Board at no cost upon termination. Legal matters are governed by Texas law, with venue exclusively in Travis County, and indemnification obligations are imposed on the CPA to protect the state and Board from liability. Proposals must be submitted to the General Counsel at the specified Austin address, with supplemental updates posted on the Electronic State Business Daily portal.