RFP 26-25 Auditing Services

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Jun 11, 2026
Due:	Jul 9, 2026
Agency:	Minneapolis Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	RFP 26-25
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MPS RFP 26-25 Auditing Services

Request for Proposal (RFP) for

Auditing Services

RFP 26-25

Minneapolis Public Schools - Special School District No. 1

1250 West Broadway Ave.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2533

Issued: June 10, 2026

NOTICE: Pursuant to section 13.591 subdivision 3(b) of the Minnesota Statutes, after a

government entity has completed negotiating a contract with the selected vendor, all

data in RFP responses are public except for trade secret information as defined in

section 13.37 subdivision 1(b). A statement that submitted data are copyrighted or

otherwise protected does not prevent public access to the data.

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview

a. Project Objective

b. Schedule of Proposal

c. Submission of Written Questions

d. Changes to the RFP

e. Preparation of Proposal

f. Submission of Proposals

g. Withdrawal of Proposals

h. Evaluation and Selection Process

i. Effective Period of Proposals

j. Bid Reservations

k. Notifications of Unsuccessful Vendors

l. Contract Negotiations

m. Award of Contract

n. Contract Term

o. Disposition of and Public Access to Proposals

p. Cost Incurred in Responding

q. Assignment

r. Causes for Termination

II.

Scope of Services

a. Project Background

b. Auditing Services Program Goals

c. Finance Organization

d. Description of Expected Services

III.

General Business Information

a. General Business Requirements

b. Qualifications and Experience

c. Supplier and Employee Equity & Diversity, Sustainability and Community Engagement

d. Business Ethics

e. Service Level Expectations

f. Fees & Costs

g. Billing and Payment

IV. Project Scope

a. Audit Approach

b. Wrap up to Project Scope Information

Appendix Requirements

A. Financial Records

B. References

C. Pricing Information

D. MPS Reports

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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E. Service Level Expectations

F. Additional Documents- Any additional document required by the Business Owner.

VI. MPS Appendix Documents

1. Conflict of Interest Form

2. Organization Information Cover sheet

3. MPS Sample Contract

4. Pricing Information

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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SECTION I: OVERVIEW

A. Project Objective

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is seeking proposals from organizations and individuals wishing

to provide auditing services for the school district and periodic audits of the school district’s radio

station (KBEM). The audit of KBEM will be performed periodically.

Minneapolis Public Schools or Special School District Number 1 (SSD #1) is a school district that is

coterminous with the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With authority granted by the state

legislature, the school board makes policy, selects the superintendent, and oversees the district's

budget, curriculum, personnel, and facilities. Students speak ninety different languages at home

and most school communications are printed in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali. The District

covers over 70 school programs at 65 sites, with approximately 29,900 students and 3,200

teaching staff.

The District’s expenditures for fiscal year 2025 for the General Fund were $705,256,604, and

total governmental funds were $967,333,579. Additional financial information can be found on

the District's website at https://www.mpschools.org/departments/finance.

The District intends to select one organization to provide the necessary auditing services. To

facilitate the submission and evaluation of proposals, this proposal provides additional

background information regarding MPS that will be relevant to the proposal of the auditing

services.

RFP Primary Objective 1: Gain a thorough understanding of the firm’s capability in order to

select, implement and operate audit services that will meet the needs of the district for the next

3 or more years.

RFP Primary Objective 2: Gain a thorough understanding of the audit services total proposed

costs.

B. Schedule of Proposal

1. Issue RFP:

2. Written Questions Due:

3. Responses to Questions:

4. Proposals Due:

5. Notice of intent to award:

6. District Approval:

7. Implementation:

6/10/2026

6/25/2026

6/29/2026

7/9/2026

7/16/2026

7/28/2026

8/1/2026

C. Submission of Written Questions

All questions about the RFP shall be submitted by e-mail to RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us by end of day

6/25/2026. The District will provide written responses to questions from prospective Proposers

no later than 6/29/2026 EOD. After 6/25/2026, no questions or inquiries will be allowed.

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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D. Changes to the RFP

If any changes are issued to this RFP, they will be posted to the MPS website.

https://www.mpschools.org/departments/finance/procurement

E. Preparation of Proposal

1. Careful attention should be paid to all requested items contained in this Request for

Proposal.

2. Some questions in this RFP will require organizations to submit documents as an Appendix.

Applicants may wish to submit additional supplemental materials to support responses to

questions in Section III and IV. If an applicant intends to include supplemental materials with

responses to questions in Sections III and IV of the RFP, separate appendices for each part

must be developed. Each appendix should be clearly labeled (e.g., Appendix A: References,

etc.).

3. Additional circumstances that may lead to RFP not being reviewed and/or selected:

a. RFP was received after the deadline, which includes not on the deadline date but

also after the deadline time.

b. Applicant does not intend to complete criminal history checks on employees.

c. Applicant’s previous clients have significant complaints regarding the quality of the

Title services, communication issues, or other problems.

d. Any section of the RFP is missing or incomplete.

e. The RFP does not meet length, font, or other formatting requirements.

F. Submission of Proposals

In order to be considered for selection, organizations must submit a signed electronic (.pdf)

response to this solicitation no later than end of day on 7/9/2026. The proposal must include

Appendix 1 Conflict of Interest Certification. Late proposals shall not be accepted. Electronic

copies must be submitted to: RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

No other distribution of the proposal shall be made by the organization. It is the sole

responsibility of the organization to assure that the proposal is delivered to the designated email

address, above, prior to the deadline. No proposal received after the deadline will be considered.

No unsolicited corrected or resubmitted proposals will be accepted after the proposal

submission deadline.

G. Withdrawal of Proposals

A proposal may be withdrawn by the vendor prior to the date and time for submission of

proposals by means of a written request signed by the vendor or its properly authorized

representative. Such written request must be delivered to RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us. This written

request can be either electronic or a hard copy format.

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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