RFP to Conduct a Focused Operations Audit of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.

The New York State Public Service Commission is seeking proposals from an independent consulting firm to conduct a targeted operations audit of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. and its associated local exchange companies and affiliates operating within New York State. The purpose of the audit is to evaluate the telecommunications operations of these entities in accordance with New York State Public Service Law (PSL) §96(6). The contract is expected to last less than a year and will encompass all counties in New York. The procurement is open to firms that have not previously been awarded similar contracts within the past five years, and there is no set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The project aims to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and transparency within Frontier’s New York telecommunications businesses. The solicitation was posted on January 21, 2025, with a response deadline of February 11, 2025. The contract size ranges between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Interested firms can contact Jeremy Routhier, Chief Utility Accounting and Finance, via email or phone, for further details. The project is managed by the New York State Department of Public Service, and additional information about the solicitation can be accessed through the New York State Contract Reporter website.