Missouri Universal Service Audti and Tax Filing Services

The Missouri Public Service Commission issued a competitive Invitation for Bid (IFB) on April 30, 2026, for audit and tax filing services for the Missouri Universal Service Fund (MoUSF), with bids due by May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time via MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS. The procurement seeks competitive sealed bids for one or both of the following services: annual independent audit services and tax filing services, including preparation and filing of Form 990 and related tax documents. The contractor must be a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) licensed and in good standing with the Missouri State Board of Accountancy and must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in both auditing and tax filing services. The MoUSF is a not-for-profit board that administers universal service fund supporting discounted telecommunications services for low-income and disabled consumers in Missouri, maintaining an average monthly balance of approximately $400,000. The contractor must maintain independence from the MoUSF Administrator (currently Central Bank), the Missouri Public Service Commission, the Office of Public Counsel, and the Missouri Universal Service Board, and must disclose any financial interests in telecommunications or wireless companies. All costs, including travel, materials, and labor, are included in firm fixed pricing for the original contract period through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods. Evaluation will be conducted using a multiattribute scoring methodology based on cost (120 points), experience and past performance (40 points), and methodology and work plan (40 points), totaling 200 possible points.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories in the provided documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available materials. Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS and must complete nine exhibits (A through I), with Exhibit B being optional, including the Bid Signature Page, Pricing Page, Technical Bid documentation, State of Missouri Tax Compliance certification, Secretary of State business registration verification, and Employee/Conflict of Interest documentation. All contractors must comply with Missouri state business requirements including tax compliance, business registration, E-Verify enrollment if applicable, and must maintain records for three to five years post-contract. Payment terms are established at Net 45, and payments for audit services are contingent upon Board approval of the final audit report, while payments for tax filing services are contingent upon completion and filing of required tax forms with Board approval. The procurement contact is Robert Verslues, Buyer, at (573) 751-3375 or rob.verslues@psc.mo.gov, with the solicitation opening on May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM. No specific contract award value or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents.