Auditing Services

Location:	Kansas
Posted:	Mar 6, 2026
Due:	Mar 30, 2026
Agency:	WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	2026-05
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Auditing Services

RFP 2026-05

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RFP Number:

Date Posted:

Closing Date:

Email Address:

Website:

2026-05

03/06/2026

03/30/2026

purchasing@WSUTech.edu

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)

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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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.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Open Date	Close Date	RFP Number	Description	Department	Attachments and/or Amendments
03/06/26	03/30/26	2026-05	Auditing Services	Finance	Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2

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