Requet for Proposals for Auditing Services on Behalf of thje Education Savings Account Program

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking qualified independent private audit entities to perform comprehensive audits of the Education Savings Account Program’s certified educational assistance organizations, focusing on internal controls over transactions, participant eligibility, provider and vendor activities, and regulatory compliance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. CT on July 13, 2026, and must strictly adhere to a detailed format including a transmittal letter, executive summary, Table of Contents with hyperlinks, organizational details, key personnel résumés, a project work plan, insurance documentation, financial statements, and mandatory exhibits such as the Criminal Conviction Certification, Nondisclosure Agreement, Conflict of Interest Statement, and VetHUB Subcontracting Plan. Failure to meet any of these requirements may result in disqualification. The contract, to be awarded on a best value basis under Section 2156.125 of the Texas Government Code, weights technical qualifications at 75% and proposed fees at 25%, with the evaluation committee reserving the right to request clarifications, Best and Final Offers, or presentations from top-ranked respondents. The contract performance period begins September 1, 2026, and extends through August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals and a possible six-month extension for transition purposes. Audits must be conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Yellow Book, and where applicable, IIA Standards for internal control engagements, all while complying with Texas Education Code Chapter 29, Subchapter J and Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 16, Subchapter E of the Texas Administrative Code. The contractor is required to submit final audit reports within ten business days of each audit conclusion and provide peer review reports to the State Auditor’s Office under the same timeline. All services are subject to a firm fixed price structure with all-inclusive fees that exclude travel expenses and any prepayments. The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence, carry workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance, comply with the ADA, Drug-Free Workplace Act, Texas Buy Texas requirements, and federal tax regulations concerning Form W-2s. The contractor must also warrant it does not boycott energy companies or discriminate against firearm entities, maintain records for seven years, and adhere to the Texas Public Information Act. Invoices must be submitted to Linda Fernandez at the