Douglas County Internal Audit Services RFP 2026
Douglas CountyCounty · Minden, NV- Due
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Kathy Lewis
The 30-second brief
Douglas County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide independent internal audit services for a three-year term with potential for two one-year renewals. Services include risk assessment, financial, compliance, operational, and IT audits, internal control evaluation, and fraud risk assessment.
Annual risk assessment, Risk-based internal audit plan, Financial audit reports, Compliance audit reports, Operational audit reports, IT audit reports, Written audit reports with findings, Risk ratings, And recommendations, Presentations to management/audit committee/Board, Fraud/waste/abuse reporting system administration, Evaluation of reported concerns, Monitoring of follow-up actions, Periodic summary reporting.
Government experience, Audit approach and methodology, Vision for Internal Audit Role, Staff qualifications, Cost, References and past performance
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Summary
Douglas County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide independent internal audit services for a three-year term with potential for two one-year renewals.
Services include risk assessment, financial, compliance, operational, and IT audits, internal control evaluation, and fraud risk assessment.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Government experience
- Audit approach and methodology
- Vision for Internal Audit Role
- Staff qualifications
- Cost
- References and past performance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Annual risk assessment
- Risk-based internal audit plan
- Financial audit reports
- Compliance audit reports
- Operational audit reports
- IT audit reports
- Written audit reports with findings
- Risk ratings
- Recommendations
- Presentations to management/audit committee/Board
- Fraud/waste/abuse reporting system administration
- Evaluation of reported concerns
- Monitoring of follow-up actions
- Periodic summary reporting
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Firm overview and government audit experience
- Proposed audit methodology and approach
- Narrative (no more than 2-3 pages) describing the firm's vision
- Resumes of key personnel
- Sample audit report
- References from at least three public sector clients
- Hourly billing rates by staff classifications
- Estimated annual cost and not-to-exceed amount
- Description of reimbursable expenses
- If any
- Submit to
- Minden, NV 89423
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Douglas County, Nevada
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Douglas County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Minden, NV 89423. For questions, contact Kathy Lewis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Douglas County in NV, 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 Kathy Lewis. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Annual risk assessment, Risk-based internal audit plan, Financial audit reports, Compliance audit reports, Operational audit reports, IT audit reports, Written audit reports with findings, Risk ratings, And recommendations, Presentations to management/audit committee/Board, Fraud/waste/abuse reporti. 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: "Government experience, Audit approach and methodology, Vision for Internal Audit Role, Staff qualifications, Cost, References and past performance" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Douglas County?
All active and historical solicitations from Douglas County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Douglas County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Firm overview and government audit experience, Proposed audit methodology and approach, Narrative (no more than 2-3 pages) describing the firm's vision, Resumes of key personnel, Sample audit report,. Review the full document from Douglas County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Douglas County, Nevada. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.