University of Massachusetts-Lowell Financial Audits of MassHealth Program Service Providers RFP - UMWOR-2022-0101-CWM03 (2022)
University Of Massachusetts-Lowell, Lowell, MA·Higher Ed
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- Reported Agency
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell
- Primary Contact
- Nora Fish · (508) 856-8989
- Scope Location
- Lowell, MA
- Submission Address
- https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingAllOpps&CustomerOrg=UMass
SUMMARY
The University of Massachusetts-Lowell is requesting applications through this Request for Application (RFA) to develop a Qualified Contractor List by prequalifying a pool of accounting firms and/or individual accountants. Selected contractors will perform financial audits and compliance audits of MassHealth program service providers. The solicitation number is UMWOR-2022-0101-CWM03. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal by January 31, 2027, at 2:00 PM EST. Evaluation criteria include comprehensiveness, feasibility, appropriateness, clarity, effectiveness, innovation, responsiveness, subject-matter experience, depth of experience and expertise, and the ability to provide knowledge and skills not currently available to the university.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Comprehensiveness, feasibility, appropriateness, clarity, effectiveness, innovation, responsiveness to the needs of the University and its clients, subject-matter experience, depth of experience and expertise, ability to provide knowledge and skills not currently available to the University
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How do I respond to this RFP from University Of Massachusetts-Lowell?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 31, 2027. Submissions should be delivered to: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingAllOpps&CustomerOrg=UMass. For questions, contact Nora Fish.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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