Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii - Internal Audit Services - RFP 2027-01 (2026)
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance | State of HawaiiState · Honolulu, HI- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Geraldine Konishi
- (808) 586-1705
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Summary
The Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii (ERS) seeks proposals from qualified certified public accountant firms to implement and perform an internal audit function.
ERS administers a defined benefit retirement plan for State and county government employees with pension assets exceeding $26 billion and over 162,000 members. The contract includes a base term of five years commencing around February 1, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. Sealed proposals are due by November 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. HST, to be submitted to the ERS office in Honolulu, HI. Offerors must be licensed CPAs in business for at least five years with experience serving large complex organizations.
- Submit to
- Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Duration
- 84 months
- Scope location
- Honolulu, HI
- Reported agency
- Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance | State of Hawaii?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813. For questions, contact Geraldine Konishi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance | State of Hawaii in HI, 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 Geraldine Konishi at (808) 586-1705. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 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. Review the full document from Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance | State of Hawaii for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Honolulu, HI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.