Capital Project Delivery Audit Services

The City of Tempe, Arizona is seeking qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of capital project delivery practices through Request for Proposals (RFP 26-084). The procurement aims to engage an independent audit service to evaluate the city's capital project processes and internal controls across the entire contract lifecycle, from budget planning through project closeout. Key audit objectives include assessing budget development, cost estimation, procurement risk assessment, contract administration, cost management, performance monitoring, risk management, and documentation practices. The audit must determine alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and public sector best practices, and generate recommendations for process improvements. Evaluation criteria will allocate 35% to scope of work, 30% to qualifications and experience, 25% to pricing, and 10% to terms and conditions responsiveness, with a maximum of 1,000 possible points. Proposals are due February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a preceding inquiry deadline of January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local Arizona time. The public proposal opening will occur via Microsoft Teams, and the contract term is initially one year, with potential unilateral extensions up to four additional one-year periods.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Offerors must carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and maintain comprehensive general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage. The city reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and has established eligibility for the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) cooperative and other government agencies with cooperative agreements. Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed price (lump sum) with a detailed itemized budget breakdown, including hourly rates by personnel classification and estimated hours for each project phase. Optional hourly rates for additional services, including principal, project manager, technical support, and office support staff, must also be provided. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the evaluation will compare pricing using a mathematical formula that awards points based on the lowest priced offer. Potential vendors should be prepared for possible additional interviews that could award up to 400 supplemental points for firms within the competitive range.