Summary of Questions and Answers Document for CBMS Audit Services

This is a Questions and Answers document related to a State of Colorado audit services procurement for the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS). The document addresses inquiries submitted by potential bidders regarding the DQ 2026000520 SOC Audit opportunity, which is associated with the EGB FY26 CBMS REQ 12773568. The Q&A document clarifies specifications, requirements, and expectations for vendors interested in providing System and Organization Controls (SOC) audit services to support Colorado's benefits management operations.

The document provides authoritative responses to bidder questions concerning scope details, compliance requirements, deliverables, and evaluation criteria for the audit services contract. These clarifications ensure that prospective vendors have consistent and accurate information to inform their proposal submissions and enable equitable competition among bidders. The Q&A responses address technical specifications, operational requirements, and administrative procedures relevant to executing the SOC audit engagement, thereby reducing ambiguity in the solicitation requirements and facilitating a more transparent procurement process.