Internal Audit Services

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 7, 2026, for internal audit services to manage the agency's internal auditing program in accordance with Chapter 2102, Texas Government Code. The procurement seeks qualified entities to develop annual audit plans utilizing risk assessment techniques, conduct periodic audits of major systems and controls including accounting, administrative, and electronic data processing functions, prepare comprehensive audit reports, manage an employee reporting system, and perform special audits as directed by the agency. Proposers must employ or subcontract individuals who are either Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) with a minimum of three years of auditing experience. The RFP evaluation will be based on four criteria: cost (30 percent), probable quality of services (30 percent), past performance and qualifications (40 percent), and good faith effort in Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting. The critical timeline includes a pre-proposal conference on April 16, 2026, written questions due by April 23, 2026, proposal submissions due by May 21, 2026, and announcement of the Apparent Successful Proposer on or before July 7, 2026. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with TDLR retaining the right to renew for up to three additional one-year periods and extend for up to three additional months at the contract rate.

All proposers must submit separate cost and technical proposals using the specified format with pricing presented as hourly rates by staff position title, and must comply with a HUB participation goal of 23.70% for professional services contracts, including submission of a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan as a pass/fail requirement. Proposers are required to provide evidence of financial soundness, professional licenses and certifications, background investigation compliance per Texas Government Code 466.155, five verifiable references, and disclosure of any material litigation. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1,000,000), professional liability/errors and omissions ($1,000,000), workers' compensation per statute, and business automobile coverage ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with a $50,000 performance bond required within 15 days of contract execution. All proposals are subject to the Texas Public Information Act and must comply with state certifications regarding ethics, compliance, non-discrimination, and various statutory requirements. No incumbent vendor, budget range, or award value was specified in the procurement documentation.