2. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest with representing Kentucky State University with this engagement, including any potential conflicts of interest of employees assigned to this engagement. KSU reserves the unqualified right to disqualify an entity or cancel any contract for any potential conflict of interest raised initially and/or during the life of any contract awarded.
List any specialties in the audit field;
List experience with information technology environment;
Demonstrate capability of performing assessments of operations and reputation-related risks (including enterprise risks, financial risks, general technology risks, information security risks, fraud risks, and compliance risks) in higher education;
Demonstrate capability of providing external audit assurance services in areas such as information technology, finance, compliance, operations, and administration; and
Demonstrate capability of providing consulting, advisory, and training services in higher education
Describe in detail your strategies for assisting Kentucky State University (KSU) with external audit services in accordance with federal, state, and any other applicable law, regulations, and policies;
Include the depth of expertise in using data analytics, continuous auditing, institutional research analysis and fraud investigations;
List the software tools used by your company or firm for execution of audit services and risk assessments;
Include your firm's methodology for working with and on the behalf of an internal audit department; and
Provide an example of a typical audit plan and scope of work which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Key performance indicators and standards – usually relating to cost, timing, and quality
Expected timelines for audits—statement of work timeline with milestones
Engagement of scope and objectives
Proposed testing to evaluate whether controls are designed adequately to mitigate risk
Communication and reporting plans (e.g., progress, draft, interim and final reports)
The Technical Proposal should be arranged and labeled in the manner set forth below:
Page Numbering: The technical proposal should include page numbers.
Transmittal Letter
A transmittal letter shall be submitted on the Vendor's letterhead and signed by an agent authorized to bind the Vendor. The Transmittal letter shall include the following:
A statement that deviations are included, if applicable;
A statement that proprietary information is included, if applicable;
A statement that, if awarded a contract as a result of this Solicitation, the Vendor shall comply in full with all the requirements of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, and shall submit all data required by KRS 45.560 to 45.640;
A sworn statement that, pursuant to KRS 11A.040, that Vendor has not knowingly violated any provisions of the Executive Branch Code of Ethics;
A statement certifying that the price in this proposal was arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Vendor or with any competitor;