Auditing Services

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Request for Proposal/Quote
Auditing Services
RFP Number: 2026-05
Date Posted: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: 03/30/2026
Email Address: purchasing@WSUTech.edu
Website: https://WSUTech.edu/purchasing/
Project Name: WSU Tech Auditing Services
Purpose of Purchase: To provide auditing services for WSU Tech
Agency: WSU Tech (WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology)
4004 North Webb Road, Gateway Bldg., Wichita, KS 67226
Guarantee: No Monetary Guarantee Required
Scope Summary: WSU Tech is seeking preparation for its yearly audited financial
statements and related filings. Our organization does require a
federal single audit. The audit of grants financial statements must be
performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
WSU TECH is also requesting that the annual Form 990 be prepared
for the WSU TECH Foundation (the Foundation).
READ THIS REQUEST CAREFULLY
From this point forward, all Contractors and Vendors shall be referred to as "Contractor". Failure to abide
by all the conditions of this Request may result in the rejection of your proposal/quote. Inquiries about this
Request should indicate the RFP number and title and be directed to the Purchasing Coordinator via email
address above.
This notice to Contractors is intended to be used in conjunction with the Request for Proposal and all terms
and conditions.
Solicitation Reference Number: The above number has been assigned to this Solicitation and MUST be
shown on all correspondence or other documents associated with this Solicitation and MUST be referred to
in all verbal communications. All inquiries, written or verbal, shall be directed to the Purchasing Coordinator
via email address above.

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Failure to notify the Purchasing Coordinator of any conflicts or ambiguities in this Solicitation for Proposal
may result in items being resolved in the best interest of WSU Tech. Any modification to this Request shall
be made in writing by addendum and mailed to all bidders who received the original request. Only written
communications are binding.
Sales Tax Determination: This Project has been determined by the Kansas Department of Revenue to be
exempt from Kansas Sales Tax(es). The cost of said tax must be EXCLUDED FROM all Proposals and Contract
prices. Sales tax includes all applicable state, county and city sales tax. If needed, WSU Tech will provide the
Contractor with a tax exemption number for their use.
Contact: All communications and for technical information regarding the RFP specified in this solicitation and
to arrange for a site visit, contact:
purchasing@wsutech.edu
Any correspondence by potential bidders, with WSU Tech, must be documented in writing and submitted
to the Purchasing Coordinator, to be considered for any possible addenda, and/or in the evaluation of the
proposal/quote. Any change in specifications shall be documented by the Purchasing Coordinator and will
be issued by written addendum.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not obligate WSU Tech to award a contract or complete the proposed
project and each reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is in its best interest. Proposals must be clear and
concise. Proposals that are difficult to follow or that do not conform to the RFP format or binding
specifications may be rejected. Responding Vendors must include the required information called for in this
RFP. WSU Tech reserves the right to reject a proposal if required information is not provided or is not
organized as directed.
WSU Tech also reserves the right to waive minor informalities and reserves the right to:
1. Reject any and all proposals received in response to this RFP.
2. Select a proposal for contract negotiation other than the one with the lowest cost.
3. Negotiate any aspect of the proposal with any Vendor.
4. Terminate negotiations and select the next most responsive Vendor for contract negotiations.
5. Terminate negotiations and prepare and release a new RFP.
6. Terminate negotiations and take such action as deemed appropriate.
Any decision to cancel or reject any and all proposals is in WSU Tech's sole discretion. WSU Tech also reserves
the right to change the evaluation criteria or any other provision in this RFP by posting notice of the change(s)
on the Purchasing section of WSU Tech's webpage. Vendors should check the site daily for updates (e.g.,
amendments, responses to questions) and are expected to review information on the site carefully before
submitting a final proposal. Such changes or updates constitute written notice to each Vendor.

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1. PURPOSE
Wichita State University College of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU TECH) is
requesting qualified independent certified public accounting firms to submit proposals
(RFP) to enter into a contract to perform financial audits for a period of three (3)
consecutive years with an option of two (2) additional years beginning with fiscal year
ending June 30, 2026, and ending with fiscal year ending June 30, 2030. WSU TECH is also
requesting that the annual Form 990 be prepared for the WSU TECH Foundation (the
Foundation).
2. BACKGROUND
WSU TECH is an accredited governmental educational institution for the State of Kansas,
providing technical and general education programs and courses for students in the
region. In addition, WSU TECH provides customized training services for local employers
and agencies.
WSU TECH is governed by the Sedgwick County Technical Education and Training
Authority Board of Wichita State University College of Applied Sciences and Technology
(WSU TECH Board).
WSU TECH prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The Foundation is a legally separate, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization operated in its
entirety to raise and hold funds to support the College and its programs. The Foundation
is a component unit of the College and is presented using the blended method in the
College's financial statements.
WSU TECH uses Banner as its software system. This is an integrated system for student
registrations and enrollments, financial aid, student receivables and receipting, human
resources and payroll, accounting, payables and purchasing.
WSU TECH's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. WSU TECH has a total
annual budget of around $64 million. More detailed information on the College and its
finances can be found in the following documents provided with this RFP:
* Audited financial statements for fiscal year 2025 (Exhibit 1)
* OMB Uniform Guidance report for fiscal year 2025 (Exhibit 1)
* 2024 Foundation Form 990-For the fiscal year 2025 (Exhibit 2)

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3. SCOPE OF WORK
3.1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A) The firm submitting the proposal must be qualified to perform independent
audits in the State of Kansas and must have been engaged during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2025 as an independent auditor for the purpose of rendering
an opinion on the annual financial statements of similar sized colleges in the
State of Kansas. Furthermore, the audit firm must have a minimum of five (5)
years of experience in auditing similar size governmental organizations with
State and federal government funding.
B) Supervisory members of the audit team must be Certified Public Accountants
and have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in auditing
governmental educational institutions.
3.2 SERVICES REQUIRED
A) WSU TECH desires the auditing firm to express an opinion on the fair
presentation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. The following reports will
be issued by the firm:
i. Audited financial statements of WSU TECH for the fiscal years 2026-2030.
ii. OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations for the same period.
iii. Data Collection Form for the same period.
iv. WSU TECH Foundation IRS Form 990 for the fiscal years for the same period.
v. Published audited financial statements shall be in both a long and short
form format. The long form consist of both the WSU TECH audited
statements as well as the various Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
reports and finding. The short form shall consist only of the WSU TECH
audited statements, excluding the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
information.
vi. Supplemental Information regarding the Foundation Financial Statements
B) To meet the requirements of this RFP, the audit shall be performed in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as set forth by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the standards for financial
audits set forth in the U.S. Comptroller General's Government Auditing
Standards and the provisions of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) Audits of States, Local Governments,
and Non-Profit Organizations.
C) All services not specifically mentioned in this RFP that are necessary to provide
the functional capabilities described by the auditing firm shall be included in the
proposal.

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3.3. REPORTS
A) Following the completion of the audit of the fiscal year's financial
statements, the auditing firm shall issue, as required by auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America; government auditing
standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States of America,
and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), including but not limited to the
following:
i. Submission of a report on the fair presentation of the financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
ii. Submission of a report on the internal control over financial reporting,
compliance and other matters based on the auditor's consideration of WSU
TECH's internal control and the auditor's test of compliance.
iii. Submission of a report on compliance with laws and regulations applicable
to each major program
iv. Reports on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
B) The auditing firm shall communicate in a formal letter to the WSU TECH
Governance about any significant deficiencies found during the audit. A significant
deficiency shall be defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in
internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important
enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
C) Copies of all reports shall be addressed to the WSU TECH Governance. The
successful proposer will also submit copies of reports as required by federal audit
requirements.
D) The Foundation's 990 are to be issued to the Foundation's Board of Directors.
3.4 WORKING PAPER RETENTION AND ACCESS TO WORKING PAPERS
A) All working papers and reports must be retained, at the auditing firm's expense,
for a minimum of five (5) years, unless the firm is notified in writing by WSU
TECH of the need to extend the retention period. The auditor will be required
to make working papers available, upon request by WSU TECH.
B) The auditing firm shall respond to the reasonable inquiries of successor auditing
firm and allow successor auditors to review working papers relating to matters
of continuing accounting significance.

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4. ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE AUDITOR
4.1 GENERAL
A) WSU TECH will provide the auditors an office space in close proximity to the
financial records and Internet access during the auditing period. WSU Tech is
also capable of remote collaboration with audit firm provided portals or
encrypted emails. The auditors will be required to provide their own
computer equipment and essential office materials.
4.2 PERTINENT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY WSU TECH
B) WSU TECH staff will prepare and/or provide the auditor with standard account
reconciliations and associated detail reports to perform the audit. In addition,
staff will provide support for reasonable subsequent requests.
5. TIMETABLE
5.1 PROPOSAL TIMETABLE
RFP's issue date March 6, 2026
Questions must be submitted to purchasing@WSUTech.edu March 23, 2026
Answers posted in addenda March 25, 2026
RFP's due date March 30, 2026
Selection Committee meeting Week of April 6-10, 2026
Oral presentation of selected firm (if required) To be determined
Contract Awarded April 15, 2026
5.2 ANNUAL AUDIT TIMETABLE
Student Financial Assistance audit field work done June or July
Audit preliminary field work, as needed July and August
Audit field work begins Early August
Exit conference to review results of field work As soon as feasible
Final audit drafts returned to WSU TECH Finance staff September 8
Final Audit Report Completed September 15
Audit drafts presented to Governance Mid-October
Foundation Form 990 prepared January

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5.3 EXTENSION
Where an extension of time may be required, it will be the responsibility of the
auditing firm to promptly notify WSU TECH, in writing. It is the auditing firm's
responsibility to secure all necessary approvals in a timely manner. The auditing firm
shall promptly notify WSU TECH's Governance of any suspicion of fraud, defalcation or
misapplication of funds. Such notice shall be in addition to any notice to grantors
required by single audit legislation.
5.4 REPORT SUBMISSION
The final and short reports and necessary signed copies of each shall be delivered to:
Marlo Dolezal,
WSU TECH Vice-President - Finance & Administration
6. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 PROPOSAL TIMETABLE
A) To be considered for selection, bidders should email their submission of proposal
to purchasing@WSUTech.edu, including any literature and other supporting
documents. Please be sure to have the subject line read: RFP 2026-05. The RFP
number, 2026-05, has been assigned to this RFP and MUST be shown on all
correspondence or other documents associated with this RFP and MUST be
referred to in all verbal communications. All inquiries, written or verbal, shall be
directed to the Purchasing Coordinator only at purchasing@WSUTech.edu.
B) Each proposal shall give the complete mailing address of the bidder and be signed
by an authorized representative by original signature with his or her name and
legal title typed below the signature line. Each proposal shall include the bidder's
Federal Employer's Identification Number.
C) Each proposal should describe the most favorable terms and shall remain firm for
180 days from the bid opening date. Proposals should be submitted exclusive of
all federal, state, and local taxes
D) All bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any addenda to this RFP. Failure to
acknowledge receipt of any addenda may render the proposal to be non-
responsive. Change to this RFP shall be issued only by Purchasing in writing and
posted on https://wsutech.edu/purchasing/ .
E) A proposal may be withdrawn on written request from the bidder to Purchasing
prior to the closing date.

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F) An award is made on execution of the written contract by all parties. Only WSU
TECH is authorized to issue news releases relating to this RFP, its evaluation,
award and/or performance of the contract.
G) The bidder agrees to accept the provisions of State of Kansas form DA-146a,
Contractual Provisions Attachment, which is incorporated into all contracts with
WSU TECH and is attached to this RFP (Attachment B). If the bidder will not or
cannot comply with any of the terms and conditions contained within this RFP, it
will be their responsibility to make specific mention of conflicting terms in their
proposal, and otherwise the terms and conditions of this document will prevail.
H) This RFP and any amendments and the response and any amendments of the
successful bidder shall be incorporated a with the State of Kansas form DA-
146a into the written contract which shall compose the complete
understanding of the parties. In the event of a conflict of terms of language
among the documents, the following order of precedence shall govern:
1. State of Kansas form DA-146a.
2. Written modifications to the executed contract.
3. Written contract signed by the parties.
4. This RFP including any and all addenda; and
5. Bidder's written proposal submitted in response to this RFP as finalized.
I) No contract shall be considered to have been entered into by WSU TECH until all
statutorily required signatures and certifications have been rendered; and a
written contract, if required, has been signed by the successful bidder.
J) WSU TECH reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any
ideas in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of
a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm of the conditions contained in this
RFP, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed
in the contract between WSU TECH and the firm selected.
6.2 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
A) Audit Approach
The proposal should set forth a work plan, including an explanation of the audit methodology
to be followed. In developing the work plan, reference should be made to such sources of
information as WSU TECH's budget and related materials, manuals and programs, and
financial and other management information systems. Proposers will be required to provide
the following information on their audit approach:
1. Proposed segmentation of the engagement.
2. Level of staff and number of hours expected to be assigned to each
proposed segment of the engagement.

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3. Approach to be taken to gain and document an understanding of WSU
TECH's internal control structure.
4. Approach to be taken in determining laws and regulations that will be
subject to audit test work.
5. Approach to be taken in drawing audit samples for purposes of
tests of compliance.
B) Independence
The firm should provide an affirmative statement that it is independent of WSU TECH as
defined by AICPA Ethical Standards section 101, applicable state CPA society standards, and
GAO Yellow Book provisions on auditor's independence.
The firm should also list and describe the firm's employees, or consultant relationships
involving WSU TECH or the Foundation for the past five (5) years, together with a statement
explaining why such relationships do not constitute a conflict of interest relative to
performing the proposed audit. In addition, the firm shall give WSU TECH written notice of
any professional relationships entered into during the period of this agreement.
C) License to Practice in the State of Kansas
An affirmative statement should be included indicating that the firm is qualified to practice in
the State of Kansas.
D) Firm Qualification and Experience
The proposal should state the size of the firm, the size of the firm's governmental audit staff,
and the location of the office from which the work on this engagement is to be performed.
The firm shall provide information on the results of the firm's latest federal or state desk
reviews or peer reviews report. In addition, the firm shall provide information on the
circumstances and status of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the firm during
the past three (3) years with state regulatory bodies or professional organizations.
E) Partner, Manager, Supervisors and Staff Qualification, Experience and
Requirements
The firm should identify the principal supervisory and management Staff, including
engagement partners, managers, other supervisors and specialists, who would be assigned to
the engagement and indicate whether such persons are licensed to practice as certified
public accountants in the State of Kansas. The firm also should indicate how the quality of
staff over the term of the agreement will be assured.
Engagement partners, managers, other supervisory staff and specialists may be changed if
those personnel leave the firm, are promoted or are assigned to another office. These
personnel may also be changed for other reasons with the express prior written permission
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Consultants and firm specialists mentioned in response to this Request for Proposal can only
be changed with the express prior written permission of WSU TECH, which retains the right
to approve or reject replacements.
Other audit personnel may be changed at the discretion of the proposer provided that
replacements have substantially the same or better qualifications or experience.
F) Similar Engagements with Other Entities
For the firm's office that will be assigned responsibility for the audit, list the most significant
engagements (maximum of 5) performed in the last five years that are similar to the
engagement described in this RFP. These engagements should be ranked on the basis of total
staff hours. Indicate the scope of work, date, engagement partners, total hours, and the
name and telephone number of the principal client contact.
G) Identification of Anticipated Potential Audit Problems
The proposal shall identify and describe any anticipated potential audit problems, the firm's
approach to resolving these problems, and any special assistance that will be requested from
WSU TECH.
6.3 PRICE PROPOSAL
A) General Requirements
The proposal shall include a total all-inclusive maximum price to include all direct, indirect
costs, and all out-of-pocket expenses. Also, it should include the number of hours required
for each staff level. WSU TECH will not be responsible for expenses incurred in preparing and
submitting the proposal and such costs should not be included in the proposal. The proposal
shall include a schedule of professional fees and expenses as presented in the fixed fees form
to the RFP, which support the total all-inclusive price. The evaluation team has the right to
rely on any price provided by bidders. The bidder shall be responsible for any mathematical
error in price quotes. The evaluation team reserves the right to reject proposals which
contain errors.
B) Rates for Additional Professional Services
If it should become necessary for WSU TECH to request the auditor to render any additional
services not included in the RFP or to perform additional work as a result of the specific
recommendations included in any open report issued on this engagement, then such
additional work shall be performed only if set forth in an addendum to the contract between
WSU TECH and the firm. Any such additional work agreed to between WSU TECH and the
firm shall be performed at the same rates set forth in the schedule of fees and expenses
included in the dollar cost bid.