What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Austin seeks a qualified contractor to provide ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System surveillance and re-certification audits for its Austin Resource Recovery Department. The contractor must follow ISO 19011 auditing guidelines, demonstrate capability to audit against the forthcoming ISO 9001:2026 standard upon release, and deliver oral reports on the day of each activity and written reports within seven calendar days. Eligible bidders must be U.S.-based Certification Bodies accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board with at least three years of continuous experience providing similar services. The contractor must be fully operational at bid submission, assign a dedicated Project Manager, and supply all personnel, equipment, and transportation needed for onsite work. The contract term is two years, with one optional 12-month extension at the City's sole discretion. The solicitation does not specify submission instructions, deadlines, evaluation criteria, or a fixed budget.
Scope of work
- Conduct second ISO 9001:2015 surveillance audit in June 2027.
- Conduct ISO 9001:2015 re-certification audit in June 2028.
- Perform audits to the ISO 9001:2026 standard once ARR transitions its QMS.
- Provide oral reports on the day of each registration activity.
- Provide written audit plan, scope, findings, and QMS assessment within seven calendar days.
- Assign a Project Manager and alternate contact to oversee the contract.
- Attend required meetings with the City as needed.
Minimum qualifications
- U.S.-based Certification Body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
- Follow ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
- Capability and expertise to conduct audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2026 upon release.
- Minimum of three (3) consecutive years providing similar services.
- Fully operational at the time of bid submission.
- Ready to provide services within seven (7) business days of initial request.
Documents to include with your response
- Information demonstrating compliance with minimum qualifications
- References information