UConn 2000 Audit Services

The University of Connecticut is requesting proposals from qualified CPA firms to provide independent audit services for the UConn 2000 Infrastructure Program under Connecticut General Statutes Section 10a-109z, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT and a virtual pre-proposal conference on July 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The University actively encourages participation from small businesses (SBE), minority-owned businesses (MBE), women-owned businesses (WBE), and businesses owned by persons with disabilities (DisBE) certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, as well as Connecticut-based businesses. No set-aside or hard preference percentage is specified.

The scope encompasses annual independent audits of UConn 2000 capital projects, including review of invoices, expenditures, cost allocations, and compliance verification with approved budgets, applicable contracts, and auditing standards. Proposers must identify findings regarding discrepancies or non-compliance and provide detailed fixed annual fees for the initial contract term with all costs (labor, travel, materials, administrative expenses) included. Hourly rates or unit pricing for additional out-of-scope services should be submitted. The initial contract term is three years with potential for two additional one-year extensions, for a total possible term of five years. The University reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards.

Evaluation weighs Staffing Plan and Key Personnel (30 percent), Organizational Capability, Work Approach & Plan (40 percent), and Pricing/Fee Structure (30 percent). Proposers must submit three references from comparable organizations, preferably from higher education institutions, and comply with mandatory submissions including Campaign Contribution Certification Form, Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report, Connecticut Economic Impact Form, and Non-Collusion Affidavit. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $2 million aggregate, technology professional liability of $2 million, and business automobile liability of $1 million. Optional proposer presentations are scheduled for August 20–23, 2026.