NCAA Audit and Agreed-Upon Procedures

Montana State University-Bozeman (MSU) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered MSU-RFP-2017-0097 for NCAA Audit and Agreed-Upon Procedures services targeting Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms. The procurement seeks professional financial audit services specifically for MSU Intercollegiate Athletics, covering fiscal years ending June 30, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The solicitation was opened on December 9, 2016, with a proposal submission deadline of January 27, 2017. Primary contact for the RFP is Brian O'Connor, reachable at boconnor@montana.edu or +1 406-994-5016. The RFP is categorized under two commodity codes: 1803 for Financial Services - Auditing Services and 1801 for Financial Services - Accounting Services. Required deliverables include a comprehensive financial audit and agreed-upon procedures report for the university's athletic department, with anticipated attachments including the MSU Intercollegiate Athletics Agreed Upon Procedures Report and Audited Financial Report.

The RFP documentation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be an open procurement seeking qualified CPA firms with expertise in intercollegiate athletic financial auditing. While specific budget ranges or award values are not detailed in the document, the multi-year scope suggests a potentially substantial engagement. The procurement is specifically tied to Daniels County, Montana, and involves the Department of Military Affairs, Facilities Division. The RFP's focus on professional audit services indicates a need for high-level financial expertise and comprehensive reporting capabilities for Montana State University's athletic department financial operations.