RFQ 240m Independent Examining Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting qualifications through RFQ 240m for independent tax compliance examination services to be performed in accordance with Texas Tax Code Section 111.0045 and related rules. These services specifically exclude attestation or opinion rendering by contractors. The Comptroller intends to select one or more qualified firms or individuals on an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity basis to conduct taxpayer examinations on an as-needed basis across the state of Texas. The contract will commence approximately September 1, 2026, for an initial term ending August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions available. No guaranteed minimum workload or compensation applies; compensation is capped at $211,200 per year per firm, with a potential maximum total contract value of $633,600 over the three-year period. Contractors are required to adhere to rigorous professional standards, including those outlined in the Texas Tax Code, Texas Administrative Code, Comptroller audit manuals, and generally accepted auditing standards. Assigned personnel must be authorized and undergo mandatory confidentiality, cybersecurity training, and criminal conviction certifications. The examination services involve conducting audits at taxpayer locations, preparing detailed reports, and submitting consistent documentation and status updates per contractual schedules. The Comptroller retains full oversight and final acceptance authority based on compliance, completeness, and quality standards. Evaluation of qualifications weighs the contractor’s demonstrated experience, past performance, and geographic coverage, with a trade-off basis used for award decisions emphasizing overall value over pricing. Compliance with required certifications—including conflict of interest, drug-free workplace, Buy Texas affirmation, and compliance with national security-related prohibitions—is mandatory and strictly enforced, with provisions for contract termination in cases of breach. Administrative procedures stipulate electronic submission of proposals in searchable PDF format by the May 15, 2026 deadline, and all correspondence is coordinated through designated Comptroller contacts with comprehensive clauses addressing contract administration, data security, key personnel substitution, and conflict of interest restrictions.