Forensic Accountant Intent to Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Children and Family Services (CFS), Adult Protective Services (APS), for investigatory and forensic accounting services. The solicitation (Number 123350 O3) seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive forensic accounting analysis and investigatory services to support the APS program's investigation of financial fraud and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Services include case analysis, document review, financial investigations, report preparation, and potential court testimony, with an anticipated workload of approximately 60 cases annually. The solicitation opened on November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with the Intent to Award notice posted on November 21, 2025. The contract will have a four-year initial term beginning upon execution.

The State of Nebraska intends to award the contract to Meyers and Stauffer, LC. Vendors were required to demonstrate specific professional qualifications, including a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, forensic accounting certification, and professional licenses such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). Cost evaluation was based on total annual fees for case analysis and hourly rates for court appearances. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, or explicit budget ranges were disclosed in the solicitation documentation.