This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for internal audit services for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), specifically focusing on the Job Order Contracting (JOC) and minor repair programs. Eligible respondents must be certified public accounting (CPA) firms or professional services firms with experience in governmental entities, Texas state procurement, and construction cost estimation. The contract term is from the date of execution through September 30, 2026, with a potential one-year renewal. Key deliverables include a completed planning phase, fieldwork phase, and reporting phase, with specific timelines for each. Respondents must submit qualifications by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The evaluation will be based on a weighted scoring system including statement of qualifications, past performance, experience, staffing, and technical proposal. TPWD reserves the right to negotiate final contract terms and award based on best value.
The RFQ response due date is April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Services undertaken pursuant to this RFQ will be required to commence within thirty (30) calendar days of delivery of a notice to proceed.
The bid notice states that payment will normally be made to the respondent within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of services ordered, whichever is later. State agencies are required by state law to pay properly submitted invoices within 30 days.
The bid notice states that TPWD will consider best value for the state when awarding a contract. Any award of a contract will be made to the respondent who is best qualified, and their response meets the requirements of TPWD.
The bid notice states that respondents must be a certified public accounting (CPA) firm or professional services firm, have experience working with governmental entities and a specialization in providing internal audit services, and possess expertise in Texas state procurement and contract management.
The bid notice states that any actual or prospective respondent who is aggrieved in connection with this solicitation, evaluation, or award of any contract resulting from this solicitation may formally protest as provided in TPWD's rules at TAC, title 31, part 2, chapter 51, subchapter L, rule ****.
