Investigate CPAs for violations of the statues & regulations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Board of Accountancy, is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a personal service contract to provide investigative services related to violations of accounting statutes and regulations. The procuring jurisdiction is Jefferson County, Kentucky. The selected investigator will conduct investigations of Certified Public Accountants for violations of statutes and administrative regulations governing public accounting practice, assess technical standards applied in attest engagements and professional services, prepare investigation reports in verbal or written format for Board presentation, and provide testimony at administrative hearings as required. Mandatory qualifications include holding a current Kentucky CPA license, actively practicing public accounting in Kentucky, and being a Kentucky resident with proof of driver's license. The evaluation criteria consist of technical qualifications (600 points) based on experience with attest functions, management oversight, and knowledge of professional standards; cost proposal (350 points) based on hourly rates excluding travel; and oral presentations (50 points) if required, for a maximum of 1,000 points. The RFP was issued on March 14, 2024, with sealed proposals due electronically through the Vendor Self Service System by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on March 21, 2024. No bidders' conference has been scheduled. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approval by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee.

Bidders must be registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State and vendors may claim reciprocal preference if they are Kentucky residents. Qualified bidders may receive additional preferences as determined by the Commonwealth. The RFP does not identify any current incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Pricing information from competitors or non-awardees will not be disclosed prior to award. The contract includes standard Commonwealth terms addressing conflict of interest, tax law compliance, non-discrimination, and access to records. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation, though compensation is structured on an hourly rate basis excluding travel expenses.