This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for auditing services from Harper College. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and must be submitted electronically via Dropbox. A non-mandatory presubmission meeting will be held on March 23, 2026. The deadline for questions is March 25, 2026. Bidders must comply with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) with a 20 percent aspirational goal. The RFP outlines general processing and selection procedures, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposal considering price and evaluation criteria. The audit will cover financial statements, state grant programs, federal programs, and compliance. The audit must be performed by a certified public accounting firm licensed in Illinois. The contract period is three years with two one-year renewal options. Bidders are required to submit various documents including references, a work plan, and pricing. Specific requirements for the audit scope, deliverables, and reporting are detailed. The college also expects guidance on specific issues throughout the year.
The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. , Central Time. submission deadline for proposals: april 6, 2026 at 2: 00 p. m. , central time
The bid notice states that all payments will be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. all payments to be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the local government prompt payment act. 50 ilcs ****, et seq.
The bid notice states that the award shall be made to the responsible respondent whose proposals are determined to be the most advantageous to the college, taking into consideration price and the evaluation criteria. award shall be made by the harper college board of trustees to the responsible respondent whose proposals are determined to be the most advantageous to the college, taking into consideration price and the evaluation criteria set forth herein below.
The bid notice states that respondents' capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and the tenacity, perseverance, experience, integrity, and reliability which will assure good faith performance, as well as satisfactory reference verification, will be considered. espondents capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and the tenacity, perseverance, experience, integrity, and reliability which will assure good faith performance, as well as satisfactory reference verification.
The bid notice mentions a nonmandatory presubmission meeting. a nonmandatory presubmission meeting regarding this project will be held on march 23, 2026 at 2: 00 p. m. , central time via webex.
The bid notice states that the deadline for any questions regarding this project is March 25, 2026. deadline for any questions regarding this project: march 25, 2026 at 5: 00 p. m. central time
