The Ute Indian Housing Authority (UIHA), Fort Duchesne, Utah, intends to identify and select interested accounting/auditing firms that provide auditing services specifically for Indian Housing Authorities (IHAs) or Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) as defined in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). The Auditor must be responsible, qualified, and must be able to perform the audit in accordance with the requirements of the Single Audit Act. The successful firm will be offered a one ear service contract with a cost limit to be determined by UIHA. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is not an invitation for bid, but a written RFP addressing the services listed.
Interested firms shall submit proposals which includes business resume, professional licenses or certifications, description of services to be provided with identification of the individuals in the firm who will have primary responsibility for providing services to UIHA, three clients to serve as references, a history on working with IHAs or Native American tribes, fee structure which includes hourly fee and types of expenses that are to be charged, and any contract history with UIHA.
This RFP is being advertised as an open procurement with Indian Preference. Firms claiming Indian Preference must submit proof of enrollment with an Indian tribe and proof of at least 51% Indian ownership of their firm.
All sealed proposals are due no later than November 22, 2023 at the close of business at 5:00 p.m. MST. More information about the RFP for auditing services can be found at the link below.