RFP for SAIF Annual Financial Statement Audit

The State of Oregon's Secretary of State's Office, Audits Division, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to perform an annual financial statement audit of the State Accident and Insurance Fund (SAIF) and the Industrial Accident Fund, in accordance with statutory requirements outlined in ORS 656.772 and 297.210(2). The purpose of this engagement is to support the agency's statutory obligation to conduct these audits each year, ensuring transparency and compliance with applicable laws. The solicitation, identified as S-16500-00009914, was posted on May 31, 2024, with a response deadline of July 11, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, and the project will be conducted within Oregon. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their proposals through the designated platform, with primary contact being the Audits Division via email and phone. The procurement process includes several supporting documents, such as a disclosure exemption affidavit affirming the confidentiality of certain proposal information under Oregon Public Records Law and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, as well as a Price Proposal Form for submitting detailed pricing information. Additional attachments include a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, which ensures outreach to minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses, and a Reference Check Form for providing client references. These documents facilitate a comprehensive evaluation of vendor qualifications, pricing, and outreach efforts, ensuring the State's procurement process promotes fairness, transparency, and adherence to statutory and policy requirements.