About this opportunity
AI summaryBernalillo Public Schools is seeking proposals from independent public accounting or forensic audit firms to perform a forensic audit of historical financial activity. The scope of work covers Facility Rentals and Facility Usage as well as Activity Accounts for the years 2011 through 2022 to identify discrepancies, unsupported or questionable transactions, and internal control weaknesses. Eligible offerors are USA-based onshore organizations. Proposals must be submitted as hard copies in a three-ring binder containing one original, three identical copies, and one identical electronic copy in a sealed outer envelope. All questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM local time on October 30, 2026, and final proposals are due by 11:00 AM local time on November 6, 2026. The buyer intends to award a one-year contract with options to renew for three additional years, not to exceed four years total. Evaluation will be based on experience and cost.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Bernalillo Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-061-06
Scope of work
- Forensic audit of historical financial activity
- Identify discrepancies, unsupported or questionable transactions, and internal control weaknesses
- Provide independent, defensible basis for corrective, remedial, or further investigative action
- Review Facility Rentals and Facility Usage from 2011 through 2022
- Review Activity Accounts from 2011 through 2022
- Provide a written final report and deliverables
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience/Qualifications – Experience with similar or larger scale forensic audit engagements | 60 points |
| Cost – Cost for total project completion, as submitted in proposal | 15 points |
| References – Provide 3 letters of reference | 25 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed or incorporated to do business in the State of New Mexico
- Possess all licenses required by the State of New Mexico
- Experience with similar or larger scale forensic audit engagements
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Submittal Form
- Price Proposal / Proposal Price Form
- Three (3) letters of reference
- Copy of New Mexico business license
- Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
- Conflict of Interest and Debarment/Suspension Certification Form
- Statement of Confidentiality
- Substitute W-9 Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Copy of State of New Mexico In-State Resident or Veteran Business Certificate (if applicable)
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- 10/22/2026
- Deadline for Questions
- 10/30/2026 @ 2:00pm (local time)
- RFP Due Date and Time
- 11/06/2026 @ 11:00am (local time)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and USB drive
- Instructions
- Submit one original, three identical copies, and one USB drive in a three-ring binder to Bernalillo Public Schools, Finance Department, 560 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Max 20 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year contract with the option to renew for three (3) additional years, not to exceed four (4) years.
- Place of performance
- Bernalillo, NM / Offsite
- Insurance and bonding
- Statutory limits of Worker's Compensation, Public Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance approved by BPS, including General Liability Insurance per occurrence. Bernalillo Public Schools Board of Education as loss payee/additional insured.
- Funding
- NMSA 13-1-21