Investigate CPAs for violations of the statues & regulations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Accountancy issued a Request for Proposal on July 19, 2021, to procure personal service contract investigative services related to certified public accountant (CPA) violations of state statutes and regulations in Jefferson County. The scope of work requires a licensed Kentucky CPA to conduct investigations of CPAs brought before the Board, prepare verbal or written reports upon completion of investigative work, and potentially testify at administrative hearings. Mandatory qualifications include current Kentucky CPA licensure and active practice in Kentucky. Evaluation criteria encompass previous experience in public accounting with management-level attest function experience and knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal and Kentucky tax laws (600 points); location and availability to meet in Louisville and Kentucky residency documentation (90 points); hourly price for services with no travel cost reimbursement (300 points); and optional oral presentation (10 points). Proposals were required to be submitted in three sealed parts—technical proposal, cost proposal, and proprietary information if applicable—with a deadline of 4:30 PM Eastern Time on July 26, 2021. No bidders' conference was held. The initial contract term was anticipated to run from August 23, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with the Commonwealth reserving the right 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.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that may respond, nor does it identify disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the procurement documentation. The proposal with the lowest price receives maximum cost points, with remaining proposals scored proportionally. No contract is effective until approved by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request best and final offers, and negotiate fair and reasonable compensation based on submitted pricing. No specific award value or budget range is listed in the available procurement documents.