Public Accounting Services for University of Central Direct Support Organizations

The University of Central Florida Direct Support Organizations is requesting proposals from independent certified public accounting firms to provide audit and tax services for eight DSOs under ITN2026-03NCSA, with inquiries due October 16, 2026 and proposals due November 6, 2026.

Respondents may propose for one, multiple, or all eight DSOs. The eight organizations and their budgets are Central Florida Clinical Practice Organization ($53 million), UCF Finance Corporation ($4.0 million), UCF Stadium Corporation ($28.8 million), UCF Convocation Corporation ($52.0 million), UCF Academic Health ($7.5 million), UCF Athletics Association, UCF Research Foundation ($28.4 million), and UCF.

The scope of services includes financial audits conducted in accordance with U.S. GAAS, 2024 GAGAS, and Florida law; Form 990 and 990-T tax return preparation and filing; NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures; 5500 reports for retirement plans; and 403(b) audit reports. The contract runs March 1, 2028 through February 28, 2033, covering fiscal years 2028–2032, with an optional renewal for up to five additional fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year 2028 audit (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028).

Evaluation is weighted across seven criteria totaling 100 points: audit quality and independence (12 points), relevant experience (18 points), engagement team and capacity (17 points), audit approach and schedule (18 points), technology and cybersecurity (10 points), governance communication (5 points), and five-year pricing (20 points). Pricing submissions must include fixed annual fees for each DSO and year, hourly rates for additional services, volume discounts if applicable, and explicit cost assumptions. Respondents must comply with E-Verify and human trafficking certification requirements, maintain strict data security protocols, and obtain DSO approval before making changes to key personnel or engagement delivery models. Inquiries and proposals are submitted via the Bonfire Web Portal; inquiries close at 3:00 PM on October 16 and proposals close at 3:00 PM EST on November 6, 2026.