About this opportunity
AI summaryAmideast seeks qualified consultants and financial advisory firms to strengthen its financial planning and analysis capabilities by implementing a customized cash flow forecasting and liquidity management system. The selected vendor must assess current financial management practices, design forecasting and liquidity management tools with scenario analysis capabilities, conduct staff training, and evaluate the organization's annual budgeting methodology and processes. Performance of the work will take place offsite at the vendor's office premises. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid. Interested vendors must submit written questions by November 12 (with one listing reference noting November 10, 2026) and submit final proposals as a single PDF document by 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Amideast plans to award a fixed-price contract, with proposals evaluated by a staff committee across criteria including relevant nonprofit consulting experience, technical approach, and cost and overall value weighted at 20 percent.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Amideast
Scope of work
- Current-State Assessment of financial systems, cash practices, and reporting
- Forecasting Methodology and System Design Plan
- Functioning Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Management System
- Scenario Analysis Tool and Liquidity and Reserve-Use Policy Recommendation
- Reporting Package and Reporting Schedule
- Testing and Validation Report and Implementation Plan
- Training sessions, User Guide, and Operating Procedures
- Budgeting Process Assessment and Improvement Recommendations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant Nonprofit Financial Consulting Experience, including with multi-country organizations | 20% |
| Technical Capabilities and Forecasting Expertise | 20% |
| Understanding of Technical Requirements and Quality of Proposed Approach | 20% |
| Qualifications of the Proposed Project Team | 15% |
| Proposed Project Timeline and Implementation Plan | 5% |
| Cost and Overall Value | 20% |
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter signed by an authorized representative
- Executive Summary
- Company Information and Experience
- Understanding of Technical Requirements and Proposed Approach
- Description of Proposed Cash Flow Forecasting and Liquidity Management System and Budgeting Process Improvements
- Implementation Plan
- Team and Staffing Plan
- Approach to Training
- References from three to five nonprofit clients worked with during the past three years
- Cost Proposal with detailed fee breakdown and total price
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- November 5
- Submission of Intent to Bid Statement
- 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Deadline for Submission of Written Questions
- 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 12
- Answers to Questions Distributed to All Vendors
- November 16
- Proposal Due Date
- 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Vendor Interviews, If Required
- December 7-8
- Vendor Selection and Notification
- December 11
- Contract Negotiation and Signing
- December 14-16
- Project Kickoff Meeting
- December 17
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Electronic proposals must be submitted as a single PDF document via email with the subject line 'Response to RFP for FP&A Enhancement: Cash Flow Forecasting, Liquidity Management, and Budgeting Process Improvement from (Name of Vendor)'.