What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe University of Michigan seeks proposals from qualified suppliers for a cloud-based internal audit software platform to support its internal audit function. The requested scope includes providing a secure solution that supports the full audit lifecycle—such as audit planning, risk assessment, workpaper documentation, reporting, issue tracking, and analytics—with offsite work performance. The selected vendor must complete project deliverables no later than Fall 2027, and the contract period will last for one year. Only USA-based vendors are eligible to submit proposals. Bidders must submit proposals digitally via email to Anushalie Dias Weerasinha at [email protected] or online by November 2, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 05, 2026, and bidders must submit written questions no later than October 07, 2026. Evaluation criteria include the supplier's ability to meet functional requirements, experience with similar agreements, staff experience, compliance with the event schedule, and cost data. Bidders must submit cost data using Attachment F, as the University is looking for proposals to establish the budget.
Scope of work
- Cloud-based internal audit management system for a 23-person department
- Audit planning and risk assessment capabilities
- Engagement management and workpaper documentation
- Issue tracking and management action plans
- Audit reporting, observations, follow-up, and closure
- Quality assurance and analytics
- Searchable document storage, version history, and configurable workflows
- Implementation, training, and ongoing vendor support services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Supplier’s ability to meet the functional requirements of this RFP | Not specified |
| Supplier’s financial stability | Not specified |
| Supplier’s willingness to comply with the proposed agreement with no objections | Not specified |
| Supplier’s commitment and experience in successfully performing similar agreements | Not specified |
| Experience of individuals staffed on project | Not specified |
| Quality of references | Not specified |
| Supplier’s adherence to industry standards | Not specified |
| Supplier’s compliance to the schedule of events including participation in pre-bid conference, RFP review meeting and walk through if applicable | Not specified |
| Acceptability of product/services to the internal customer | Not specified |
| Overall service quality and sustainability | Not specified |
| Order process and online catalog functionality | Not specified |
| Cost data (price, price protection and total cost of ownership) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience providing audit management software to large, complex organizations, preferably in higher education, health care, research, government, or similarly regulated environments
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment B Business Associate Agreement review status
- Attachment C Technology Master Agreement review status
- Attachment C1 Technology SaaS Terms and Conditions review status
- Attachment C2 Data Security Exhibit review status
- Attachment D Data Security Agreement review status
- Attachment F General and Professional Services Pricing Spreadsheet
- Attachment G Technical Requirements
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit proposals to Anushalie Dias Weerasinha via email.