ESBD_485479_1771338721432_RFQ26-1 Audit Services Addendum-3.pdf

This is an Addendum-2 to a Request for Qualification (RFQ) document issued by Paris Junior College, a public junior college district in Texas, soliciting comprehensive annual financial audit services. The RFQ seeks qualified certified public accounting firms to provide financial statement audits for both Paris Junior College and the Paris Junior College Foundation, federal and state program audits, and preparation of the Annual Financial Report in compliance with Government Auditing Standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The college operates three campus locations with approximately 322 employees and 5,000 students. The questions and clarifications deadline is February 10, 2026, with the final submission of qualification statements due by February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST to the Paris Junior College Business Office via hardcopy or email. The award recommendation and approval date is scheduled for March 20, 2026. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options available.

Qualified firms must be properly licensed certified public accounting firms in good standing with the Texas Board of Public Accountancy and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants with no disciplinary history and a minimum of five years of experience auditing higher education institutions, preferably community colleges. Evaluation of qualification statements will be conducted using a weighted scoring system based on four criteria: Qualifications and Experience of Firm and Personnel (40%), Project Understanding, Approach, and Management (25%), Transition and Other Audit Services (20%), and References (15%), with ratings applied on a 1-5 scale. Responses are limited to thirty pages excluding the coversheet and must include detailed information on firm qualifications, audit approach and methodology, transition planning, staffing proposals with key personnel resumes, value-added services, reference contacts, and a completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire form. The RFQ documentation does not specify pricing information, funding sources, or award values, indicating that contract pricing will be negotiated during the qualification and selection process. Contact information is provided by Thad Turman, Director of Purchasing, Business Services at 903-782-0203 or tturman@parisjc.edu.