Investigate CPAs for violations of the statues & regulations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Board of Accountancy is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 150 2100000126 to procure investigative services for examining Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) for violations of applicable statutes and regulations. The primary objectives include conducting investigations of CPAs referred to the Board, preparing detailed investigative reports in verbal or written format, and providing expert testimony at administrative hearings regarding investigative findings and opinions. Qualified investigators must hold a current Kentucky private investigator license, possess a bachelor's degree, and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience as a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer with demonstrated expertise in white-collar crime or fraud investigations. Additional requirements include extensive knowledge of federal and Kentucky tax laws, Kentucky residency, and availability to meet with the Executive Director and Board in Louisville. The evaluation of proposals will be based on three primary criteria: previous experience and qualifications (600 points), location and availability (90 points), and hourly cost rate excluding travel expenses (300 points), with an optional oral presentation opportunity for up to 10 additional points. Proposals must be submitted by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on January 4, 2021, in three separate sealed hard copy packages (technical, cost, and proprietary information if applicable) accompanied by flash drives delivered to the Kentucky Accountancy Board at 332 W Broadway, #310, Louisville, Kentucky 40202. Electronic or facsimile submissions will not be accepted. No bidders' conference is scheduled.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, including disadvantaged enterprises, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified vendors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract is structured as a personal service arrangement contingent upon approval and filing with the Legislative Research Commission prior to becoming effective. The initial contract term runs from January 11, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with the Commonwealth retaining the option to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee. While no specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation, compensation will be determined by the hourly rate proposed by the selected investigator, with travel costs excluded from the evaluation criteria.