1. 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.

Part 4 – Direct Relevant Experience pertinent to this RFP – 200 points maximum

  1. Specialty areas in the field of compliance auditing;
  2. Experience with NCAA compliance and eligibility requirements;
  3. Capability in performing risk assessments (including enterprise risks, financial risks, general technology risks, information security risks, fraud risks, compliance risks) operations and reputation related risks in higher education;
  4. Capability to provide internal audit assurance services in areas such as compliance, operations and administration;
  5. Capability to provide consulting, advisory and training services in higher education.

Part 5 - Proposed Services – 300 points maximum

  1. Describe in detail your strategies for assisting Kentucky State University (KSU) with NCAA compliance auditing services in accordance with federal, state and any other applicable law, regulations and policies.
  2. Include the depth of expertise in using data analytics, continuous auditing, institutional research analysis and fraud investigations.
  3. List the software tools used by your firm for execution of audit services and risk assessments.
  4. Include your firm's methodology for working with and on the behalf of an athletics department.
  5. Provide an example of a typical audit plan and scope of work which includes, but not limited to the following:
  6. Key performance indicators and standards – usually relating to cost, timing and quality
  7. Expected timelines for audits; statement of work timeline with milestones;
  8. Engagement of scope and objectives;
  9. Proposed testing to evaluate whether controls are designed adequately to mitigate risk;
  10. Communication and reporting plans, e.g., progress, draft, interim and final reports

The three (3) vendors with the highest number of points after the level 1 review will become the finalists and move to a level 2 review.

50.5 Format of Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal should be arranged and labeled in the manner set forth below:

  1. 1. Page Numbering: The technical proposal should include page numbers.

2. 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.