About this opportunity
AI summaryBox Elder School District seeks a qualified independent auditor to direct and perform internal audit services as the district audit director. The contractor will advise the district audit committee, recommend an internal audit program, perform internal audit functions under professional auditing standards, and evaluate internal control systems, risks, and operational efficiency across the district. Only USA organizations are eligible for this offsite opportunity. Offerors must submit questions via the Utah Public Procurement Place by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and require five paper copies limited to ten total pages plus one copy on a USB drive sent to 960 S Main, Brigham City, UT. Evaluation will consider governmental and school experience with references (20%) and cost based on a comprehensive not-to-exceed fee for a five-year contract (50%), awarding the contract to the offeror with the highest average score.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Box Elder School District
Scope of work
- Sit on and advise as Audit Director the District Audit Committee
- Recommend and establish an internal audit program for programs administered by the local school board
- Perform internal audit functions per professional internal auditing standards or US Governmental Auditing Standards
- Perform independent appraisals of internal control systems, risk, and efficiency of School District operations
- Submit reports of appraisals and findings to Audit Committee and district independent auditor
- Ensure matters reported by internal audits or regulatory bodies are resolved in a timely manner
- Review all school checking accounts between November 1 and March 30 annually
- Complete audit report for presentation by June 1
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost of the audit/Comprehensive Not To Exceed Fee | 50% |
| Profile and Qualifications | 20% |
| Governmental and School Experience with references from other agencies | 20% |
| Proposed Procedures and Audit Outline | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified independent auditor able to direct and perform internal audit services per generally accepted auditing standards
- Education and training including credentials, licenses, and certifications relating to auditing
- Demonstrated experience in internal and governmental auditing
- Experience in auditing for school districts and/or other similar local government entities
- Willing and able to travel between schools during daytime school hours (between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
- Available to meet with the Audit Committee in the evenings as needed
Documents to include with your response
- Profile and Qualifications covering education, training, credentials, licenses, certifications, and experience
- Offeror Approach to the Examination including statement of ability and brief general audit work outline
- Initial recommendations to the Audit Committee
- Audit experience list and positive references indicating successful past performance
- Separate cost proposal using the Garland Elementary School audit scenario
- Comprehensive Not to Exceed fee schedule based on a 5-year contract
- Signed contractual and legal requirements Acknowledgement page
- Clearly marked redacted version of proposal (if containing proprietary information)
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 10, 2026 by 3:00 PM MST
- Qualifications due
- November 16, 2026 no later than 12:00 noon MST
- Anticipated award
- no later than November 30, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and USB drive
- Instructions
- Submit 5 paper copies limited to ten (10) total pages, including 1 copy on a USB drive, to Box Elder School District, Yvette Gunn, 960 S Main, Brigham City, UT 84302.
Contract details
- Term
- First year audit engagement, with options for consecutive engagements up to 5 years subject to annual evaluation.
- Estimated value
- up to a maximum of $100,000
- Place of performance
- Box Elder School District schools and facilities, including Brigham City and Garland, UT
- Insurance and bonding
- Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in compliance with Workman's Compensation Act and applicable legislation; basic business liability insurance.