Hazel Park School District Professional Audit Services RFP
Hazel Park School DistrictSchool · Hazel Park, MI- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Monica Papasian
- (248) 658-5200
The 30-second brief
Hazel Park School District is soliciting proposals for professional audit services to establish a five-year contract beginning with an audit of the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Audit of the District's Financial Report with Supplemental Information, Audit of the Single Audit Report in compliance with Uniform Guidance, End of Audit Report to the Board of Education, Preparation and filing of the 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 financial reports, Fifteen (15) bound copies and an electronic version of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements, Independent Auditors' Report, Single Audit Report and Report to the Board of Education.
Quality of technical factors of the audit firm, Number of Michigan school districts audited by office of proposing CPA firm, Involvement in school-related organizations, Training of personnel in governmental and federal grant auditing, Firm school district resources available, Quality of staff included in assignment, Reference responses, Maintenance of a secondary partner on the engagement, Internal quality control procedures and external quality control reviews, Ability to communicate audit results in an effective manner, Ability to provide additional school-specific services to the district, Reputation of the firm within the State of Michigan for service in school district auditing, Cost and other considerations
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Summary
Hazel Park School District is soliciting proposals for professional audit services to establish a five-year contract beginning with an audit of the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Quality of technical factors of the audit firm, Number of Michigan school districts audited by office of proposing CPA firm, Involvement in school-related organizations, Training of personnel in governmental and federal grant auditing, Firm school district resources available, Quality of staff included in assignment, Reference responses, Maintenance of a secondary partner on the engagement, Internal quality control procedures and external quality control reviews, Ability to communicate audit results in an effective manner, Ability to provide additional school-specific services to the district, Reputation of the firm within the State of Michigan for service in school district auditing, Cost and other considerations
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Audit of the District's Financial Report with Supplemental Information, Audit of the Single Audit Report in compliance with Uniform Guidance, End of Audit Report to the Board of Education, Preparation and filing of the 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 financial reports, Fifteen (15) bound copies and an electronic version of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements, Independent Auditors' Report, Single Audit Report and Report to the Board of Education.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Firm's most recent Peer Review report
- List of school districts audited in the last three years
- Resumes of audit manager
- Field supervisor
- Partner in charge
- Client service listing for school district clients based in Michigan
- Bid Disclosure Statement - Familial Relationship
- Certification of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act
- Submit to
- BidNet Direct (www.bidnetdirect.com)
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: 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 in compliance with Uniform Guidance, End of Audit Report to the Board of Education, Preparation and filing of the Data Collection Form with the Federal Clearinghouse, Annual compliance audit of b. 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: "Quality of technical factors of the audit firm, Number of Michigan school districts audited by office of proposing CPA firm, Involvement in school-related organizations, Training of personnel in gover..." 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: Firm's most recent Peer Review report, List of school districts audited in the last three years, Resumes of audit manager, field supervisor, and partner in charge, Client service listing for school di. Review the full document from Hazel Park School District for the complete list.