About this opportunity
AI summaryDHA Housing Solutions for North Texas seeks qualified consulting firms to provide independent audit services under a five-year contract. The selected contractor will deliver annual financial and compliance audits and prepare required reports, beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2028, with work performed offsite. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Potential respondents must direct all inquiries to the agency no later than November 18, 2026. Applicants must submit sealed responses electronically through DHA's online Bonfire portal by 2:00 p.m. on November 26, 2026, as mailed, emailed, delivered, or faxed proposals will not be accepted.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas
- Solicitation No.
- RFP-2026-48
Scope of work
- Perform organization-wide audit of operations
- Express an opinion on financial statements
- Test and evaluate internal control procedures
- Ascertain compliance with laws and regulations applicable to all federal assistance programs
- Conduct three consecutive annual financial and compliance audits and prepare required reports
- Audit all DHA assets and programs, including those managed by private firms
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience | 20 |
| Compensation – Total Fee | 10 |
| Total Points Possible | 100 |
Minimum qualifications
- Independent public accountants licensed to practice in the State of Texas
- Audit managers understand requirements of Title 2-200
- Personnel essential to continuity must be available throughout the contract period
- Insurance carrier with an A-: VII or better rating in Best's Key Rating Guide
- Insurance carriers licensed or duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas
Documents to include with your response
- Table of Contents
- Names, agency(ies), contact person, telephone numbers, resumes and profile of participants
- Detailed work plan and schedules
- Resumes of audit management team
- Required assertions regarding examination, purpose, standards, and internal controls
- Total hours and hourly billing rate by staff level classification for each fiscal year
- Proposed Contract Period Fee
- Business References
- Non-Collusive Affidavit
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Key dates
- RFP Issue Date
- October 30,2026
- Deadline for Receipt of written Questions
- November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Questions deadline (bonfire portal)
- 12:00 noon, November 18, 2026
- Response to written questions
- November 23, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- November 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Estimated Contract Award Date
- December 15, 2026
- Audit Start Date
- March 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the online bidding platform
- Instructions
- Submit through https://dhantx.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities by 2:00 p.m. on November 26, 2026. Mailed, emailed, delivered, or facsimile submissions will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- Five (5) successive fiscal years, not to exceed audit coverage for five fiscal years
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation (Texas in Item 3A or all states except 3A in Item 3C), Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability insurance with tail/extended reporting coverage for 5 years if claims-made. Waivers of Subrogation and Additional Insured endorsements in favor of DHA required.
- Funding
- Title 2, Part 200, Subpart F; 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix XI Compliance Supplement 2025; HUD Low Rent Public Housing program; Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments programs