What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe College and Foundation are soliciting bids for audit services for their financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The College expects completion by December 15, 2026, and the Foundation by November 15, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the State’s eVP website. The deadline for proposal submission is January 6, 2027, at 2:00 PM ET. Award will be based on the best value to the State, considering technical merit, past performance, and cost. The evaluation will prioritize firm qualifications and experience.
Scope of work
- Financial audit of the College's financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
- Financial audit of the Foundation's financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
- Completion of Foundation audit services on or before November 15, 2026
- Completion of College audit services on or before December 15, 2026
- Outline timeline progress and completion of audits by respective deadlines
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm Qualifications & Experience | Not specified |
| Systems & Specialized Experience | Not specified |
| Technical Approach | Not specified |
| Project Organization & Staff | Not specified |
| Cost Proposal (Pricing) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm
- North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with eVP number
- Registration with the NC Secretary of State prior to contract award
- Experience with NC Community Colleges, higher education, and foundation financial statement audits
- Experience with GASB, FASB, and Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
- Experience with Ellucian/Colleague, Blackbaud, and EAGLE systems
- At least three (3) customer references of similar size and scope
- Background checks for Vendor and personnel at Vendor's expense
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Title Page
- Completed and signed EXECUTION PAGES
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda (if required)
- Vendor's Proposal addressing all Requirements and Specifications
- ATTACHMENT: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM
- ATTACHMENT: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
- ATTACHMENT: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
- ATTACHMENT: CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
- ATTACHMENT A: COST PROPOSAL (Volume Two)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic responses ONLY
- Instructions
- Submit electronically in separate volumes: Volume One (Technical Proposal), Volume Two (Cost Proposal), and Volume Three (Redacted Technical Proposal, if applicable).
