Annual Audit of SD Public Broadcasting Consolidate Financial Statement

South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) and the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) are seeking a qualified vendor to perform the annual audit of SDPB's consolidated financial statements through Request for Proposal #25RFP14553. The procurement involves conducting a comprehensive financial audit and single audit of federal awards for an initial contract period from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with potential renewal for three additional three-year periods. Specific deliverables include issuing an opinion on SDPB's financial statements and reporting on compliance with legal requirements, following Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance requirements. Bidders must be independent certified public accountants with current permits to practice, comply with continuing education requirements, and have undergone a quality review. The evaluation criteria will consider specialized expertise, past performance, resource availability, project management techniques, and personnel qualifications. Key dates include a proposal due date of May 23, 2025, with an anticipated award decision and contract negotiation scheduled for June 4, 2025. Potential bidders may email inquiries to Laura Peterson at Laurae.peterson@sdpb.org, with a strict deadline for questions prior to the submission date.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be certified public accountants with active permits from the South Dakota Board of Accountancy, with licenses either current or issued before December 31, 1970. The cost proposal must provide a detailed breakdown of expenses, including employee salaries, benefits, insurance, facility costs, professional fees, and other necessary operational expenses. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the State reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-ranked offeror to develop a cost structure that satisfies the requirements. The procurement covers audit services for South Dakota Public Broadcasting, which is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and serves the state, including Clay County. The solicitation indicates this is a competitive procurement process where multiple vendors may submit proposals, with the most qualified vendor being selected based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP documents.