Blackwater Community School Financial Auditing Services RFP 26-27-OBFAS 2026
Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5)School · Coolidge, AZ- Due
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Misty Lopez
- (520) 215-5859 ext 7905
The 30-second brief
Blackwater Community School (BWCS) and Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh Charter School Inc. are seeking proposals for financial auditing services under RFP No. 26-27-OBFAS. The selected auditor will assist the school's administration in preparing required documents for single point audits and general accounting reports for three entities: a K-2 charter, a 3rd-5th grade charter, and a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) K-5 Grant School. Services include providing audit questions and checklists, reviewing audits with administration, and ensuring compliance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, USFRCS, and GASB. Evaluation criteria include at least five years of experience with Single Point Audit requirements for BIE Grant schools and Arizona charter schools, demonstrated competence, and cost. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at the BWCS Administration Office in Coolidge, AZ. The initial contract term is one year with options for four consecutive 12-month extensions.
Single point audit, General accounting report, Audit questions, Checklists
Single Point Audit experience (BIE Grant schools), general accounting experience (Arizona charter schools), competence/qualifications, relevant experience, implementation plan, required licenses/permits, cost
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Summary
Blackwater Community School (BWCS) and Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh Charter School Inc. are seeking proposals for financial auditing services under RFP No. 26-27-OBFAS. The selected auditor will assist the school's administration in preparing required documents for single point audits and general accounting reports for three entities: a K-2 charter, a 3rd-5th grade charter, and a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) K-5 Grant School.
Services include providing audit questions and checklists, reviewing audits with administration, and ensuring compliance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, USFRCS, and GASB. Evaluation criteria include at least five years of experience with Single Point Audit requirements for BIE Grant schools and Arizona charter schools, demonstrated competence, and cost. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at the BWCS Administration Office in Coolidge, AZ. The initial contract term is one year with options for four consecutive 12-month extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Single Point Audit experience (BIE Grant schools)
- General accounting experience (Arizona charter schools)
- Competence/qualifications
- Relevant experience
- Implementation plan
- Required licenses/permits
- Cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Single point audit
- General accounting report
- Audit questions
- Checklists
- Submit to
- Blackwater Community School, 3652 E. Blackwater School Road, Administration Office Bldg. Coolidge, AZ. 85128
- Scope location
- Coolidge, AZ
- Reported agency
- Blackwater Community School
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Blackwater Community School, 3652 E. Blackwater School Road, Administration Office Bldg. Coolidge, AZ. 85128. For questions, contact Misty Lopez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5) in AZ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Misty Lopez at (520) 215-5859 ext 7905. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Single point audit, General accounting report, Audit questions, Checklists. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Single Point Audit experience (BIE Grant schools), general accounting experience (Arizona charter schools), competence/qualifications, relevant experience, implementation plan, required licenses/permi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Coolidge, AZ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
