University of Massachusetts-Lowell Financial Audits of MassHealth Program Service Providers - 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
Through this RFA, the University of Massachusetts is developing a Qualified Contractor List by prequalifying a pool of accounting firms and individual accountants to perform financial and compliance audits of MassHealth providers. The scope includes financial reviews, compliance audits, and related accounting services across UMass campuses including Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, President's Office, and Worcester. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal by January 31, 2027. Selection criteria include comprehensiveness, feasibility, appropriateness, clarity, effectiveness, innovation, responsiveness, and experience with pricing as a factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Comprehensiveness, feasibility, appropriateness, clarity, effectiveness, innovation, responsiveness, experience, pricing
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Financial and compliance audits of MassHealth providers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Certification of Non-Collusion, Proposer Representation Form, Application Requirements, Contract Terms and Conditions
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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. 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: 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?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Comprehensiveness, feasibility, appropriateness, clarity, effectiveness, innovation, responsiveness, experience, pricing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lowell, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Financial and compliance audits of MassHealth providers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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