Att I - Pre-Proposal Network Form - Vespa Group (IVOSB).docx

This is a Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form submitted by Vespa Group LLC, an Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB), in response to RFP 27-88033 issued by the Indiana Department of Education's Office of Special Education. The RFP solicits proposals for IDEA Part B fiscal monitoring technical assistance services to support up to 13 Tier 3 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) requiring intensive oversight. Required deliverables include comprehensive fiscal monitoring reports documenting findings and corrective action plans, LEA training materials addressing fiscal policies, cost principles, procurement procedures, time and effort policies, inventory management, cash management, conflict of interest, and allowability of costs, and monthly status reports. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 30, 2026, with written questions due by October 7, 2026, and proposals due October 28, 2026. The contract term runs three years from January 2027 through December 2029, with one optional one-year renewal for a maximum four-year duration. Award recommendation is anticipated by December 1, 2026.

The evaluation framework allocates 50 points for management and quality, 30 points for cost (with the lowest proposal receiving 30 points and others scored proportionally), and 5 points each for Buy Indiana and IVOSB subcontracting commitments. Vespa Group LLC, located at 201 N. Illinois Street, South Tower Suite 1600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, has designated Tony Vespa (Founder) as the primary contact. The contract applies a 3% IVOSB subcontracting goal, and respondents demonstrating IVOSB or Buy Indiana certification receive evaluation points. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from award. Contracts valued at $500,000 or more include a Liquidated Damages provision. All deliverables require minimum two-round quality reviews and written Indiana Department of Education approval before invoice submission. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in IDEA Part B fiscal monitoring, USDOE requirements, and GASB requirements, with preferred CPA licensure and a dedicated Project Manager serving as the primary point of contact.