Hazel Park School District Professional Audit Services RFP
Hazel Park School DistrictSchool · Hazel Park, MI- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Monica Papasian
- 248-658-5200
The 30-second brief
Seeking proposals for professional audit services to establish a five-year contract beginning with the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The scope includes financial report audits, single audits, compliance audits, and related communications.
Audit of the District's Financial Report with Supplemental Information, Audit of the Single Audit Report, End of Audit Report to the Board of Education, Data Collection Form with the Federal Clearinghouse, Annual compliance audit of bonded construction fund expenditures, Pre-audit Communication to Those Charged with Governance, Electronic filing of reports with MDE, and Personal presentation of final reports.
Strict emphasis on quality, including technical factors such as number of Michigan school districts audited, involvement in school-related organizations, training in governmental and federal grant auditing, firm resources, quality of staff, reference responses, quality control, communication ability, additional school-specific services, and reputation. Cost and other considerations will be evaluated after technical qualities.
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Summary
Seeking proposals for professional audit services to establish a five-year contract beginning with the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The scope includes financial report audits, single audits, compliance audits, and related communications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Strict emphasis on quality, including technical factors such as number of Michigan school districts audited, involvement in school-related organizations, training in governmental and federal grant auditing, firm resources, quality of staff, reference responses, quality control, communication ability, additional school-specific services, and reputation. Cost and other considerations will be evaluated after technical qualities.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Audit of the District's Financial Report with Supplemental Information, Audit of the Single Audit Report, End of Audit Report to the Board of Education, Data Collection Form with the Federal Clearinghouse, Annual compliance audit of bonded construction fund expenditures, Pre-audit Communication to Those Charged with Governance, Electronic filing of reports with MDE, and Personal presentation of final reports.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
List of school districts audited in the last three years, firm's involvement in school district-type organizations, specific school district audit training supplied to staff, firm's most recent Peer Review report, client service listing for school district clients in Michigan (under 5,000 student population), additional relevant information or data, and any exceptions to specifications.
- Submit to
- Electronic submission to BidNet Direct (www.bidnetdirect.com)
- Scope location
- Hazel Park School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hazel Park School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 27, 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: Electronic submission to BidNet Direct (www.bidnetdirect.com). For questions, contact Monica Papasian.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hazel Park School District in MI, 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 Monica Papasian at 248-658-5200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Audit of the District's Financial Report with Supplemental Information, Audit of the Single Audit Report, End of Audit Report to the Board of Education, Data Collection Form with the Federal Clearinghouse, Annual compliance audit of bonded construction fund expenditures, Pre-audit Communication to T. 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: "Strict emphasis on quality, including technical factors such as number of Michigan school districts audited, involvement in school-related organizations, training in governmental and federal grant aud..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hazel Park School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Hazel Park School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Hazel Park School District 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 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: List of school districts audited in the last three years, firm's involvement in school district-type organizations, specific school district audit training supplied to staff, firm's most recent Peer R. Review the full document from Hazel Park School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hazel Park School District. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.