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USBE - Child Nutrition Programs Financial Document Review
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The Utah State Board of Education is soliciting qualified vendors to provide financial review services for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and School Nutrition Program (SNP) procurement processes under a Request for Statement of Qualifications with solicitation number USBE-JB26274-PS. This procurement is governed by the Utah Procurement Code and applicable Utah Administrative Rules, specifically Rule R277-122-6 for small purchases of professional services, with a strict all-inclusive budget cap of $36,000. The contract requires vendors to perform desk reviews of financial records and procurement documentation, identify compliance findings, issue recommendations, support corrective actions, conduct claim edit checks, and deliver technical assistance in accordance with federal regulations including 2 CFR 200, 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, and 226, as well as USDA guidance and USBE policies. Vendors must use USBE-designated systems and tools to complete all deliverables, including written findings, corrective action reports, claim edit summaries, and retained workpapers, and must engage in both written and verbal communication with program sponsors as directed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) by the deadline of June 18, 2026, and must strictly adhere to all required documentation in the Files and Requested Information sections, or they will be deemed non-responsive and rejected. The contract mandates full compliance with state and federal laws including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, prohibitions on economic boycotts of Israel, and avoidance of conflicts of interest, including disclosure of any current or former USBE or state employees within the vendor organization. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage for workers’ compensation, commercial automobile liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence, and if handling sensitive data, protected information liability and cyber liability insurance each with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. All personnel must complete annual privacy and security training, and access controls must be strictly enforced with immediate deactivation of terminated user accounts. Records must be retained for six years after final payment, and invoices are to be submitted quarterly by the end of each fiscal year to accountspayable@schools.utah.gov, including detailed line items, hours worked, and supporting documentation. Payment will be processed within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice, with interest added under the Utah Prompt Payment Act if payment is delayed beyond 60 days
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Purpose of this Solicitation: The Utah State Board of Education has issued this RFSQ to obtain statements of qualifications and detailed quotes from Offerors interested in providing Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) financial review. Due to the specific nature of CACFP, USBE is looking for one or more experienced Contractors to ensure compliance with program requirements. See attached Scope of Work for further details.
It is anticipated this solicitation may result in a contract award to one or more responsive and responsible Offerors under Administrative Rule R277-122-6 for the Small Purchases of Professional Service Providers and Consultants. This process is limited under Administrative Rule to a maximum contract value of $250,000.00 for multiple professional service providers; and the current all-inclusive budget for this project is limited to $36,000.00. Additional information on the budget may be found in the Scope of Work.
Closing Date and Time: The closing date and time for this sourcing event are listed. It is your obligation to verify your response is submitted in a timely fashion. Please check the time zone setting in your account.
Additional Information: Vendors are prohibited from communications regarding this RFSQ with the conducting procurement unit staff, evaluation committee members, or other associated individuals EXCEPT USBE procurement officer overseeing this RFSQ.
Wherever in this RFSQ an item is defined by using a trade name, brand name, or a manufacturer and/or model number, it is intended that the words, “or equivalent” apply; and invites the submission of equivalent products by the vendors.
Vendors may be required to submit product samples to assist the head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority in evaluating whether a procurement item meets the specifications and other requirements set forth in the RFSQ. Product samples must be furnished free of charge unless otherwise stated in the RFSQ, and if not destroyed by testing, will upon written request within any deadline stated in the RFSQ, be returned at the vendor's expense. Samples must be labeled or otherwise identified as specified in the RFSQ by the procurement unit.
USBE reserves the right to conduct discussions with the vendors who submit statements of qualifications and quotes determined to be reasonably qualified of being selected for award.
Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications and Quotes: Each statement of qualifications and quote received shall be evaluated for responsiveness as outlined in the Utah Procurement Code. Pursuant to Administrative Rule R277-122-6, this RFSQ shall be evaluated by the objective criteria described in this RFSQ. Statements of qualifications and quotes submitted must comply with the documentation in the Files section and the Requested Information sections of this RFSQ. Any statement of qualifications and quote that does not comply with the documentation in the Files section and Requested Information sections will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.
Any exceptions to the content of this RFSQ, including the Prerequisites, must be protested in writing to USBE prior to the closing date.
To be responsive and responsible, vendors must review and respond to the following sections of this RFSQ: Requested Information section and the documentation that is included in the Files section.
The Files section includes the mandatory Utah State Board of Education Terms and Conditions of the RFSQ, which are non-negotiable. Additionally, it encompasses the scope of work, general provisions and requirements that vendors must certify they have read, understood, and agreed to before submitting a bid. Any additional required forms are also provided.
The Requested Information section contains the questions that vendors are required to answer in order to submit their statement of qualifications and detailed quote.
Vendors must review each section carefully.
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