The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Grant Compliance Audit Services in Haiti. The procurement will follow an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) model with a primary contract period of 12 months, along with four one-year options. Offerors must be registered with SAM.GOV, provide a technical proposal detailing their audit experience, including staff qualifications and relevant references, and submit pricing proposals in U.S. dollars.
The selection process includes a three-phase evaluation: Phase I ensures basic eligibility, requiring offerors to be accredited accountants with a physical presence in Haiti and fluency in French and Creole. Phase II evaluates technical capabilities through a detailed assessment of proposed approaches and relevant experience, and Phase III reviews past performance based on client feedback. Those without negative references will be considered further.
The contract includes stipulations for various federal regulations and requires adherence to specific communication guidelines throughout the proposal submission process. This RFQ underscores the importance of maintaining compliance with auditing standards for local grassroots organizations funded by the IAF in Haiti.
The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service has issued Amendment 001 to the RFQ for Haiti Audit Services (20343125Q00002). This document addresses vendor inquiries regarding the audit services required for the Inter-American Foundation (IAF). Key requirements include that the contractor must be a licensed accounting firm with a staff auditor who has a full-time physical presence in Haiti, capable of traveling to remote areas for fieldwork. The previous contract was held by Cafico Cabinet D'experts Comptables, valued at $280,500 over a five-year period. Subcontractors may be utilized as long as they comply with the performance work statement criteria. The government emphasizes the necessity of local knowledge and legal compliance in executing audit services within Haiti. This amendment clarifies expectations around staffing, location, and operational requirements, ensuring transparency for potential contractors in the bidding process. Overall, this amendment reinforces the government's commitment to maintaining local presence and expertise while conducting audits for IAF-funded grants in Haiti.
The document serves as a Pricing Sheet for Audit Services associated with a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for operations in Haiti. It outlines key components required for the audit service, including an Orientation/Initial Assessment Fee and standard Audit Fees. The quantities expected for these services and their unit prices are detailed, including optional services like hourly rates for an Audit Partner/Senior Manager and Staff Auditor. The total costs estimated for five years are to be calculated separately for each category, culminating in a Grand Total, which will include the government’s budget for travel and conferences at the time of award. An economic price adjustment clause will be applied to the pricing, acknowledging potential fluctuations in the workload and payment under the contract. This document is essential for contractors seeking to provide audit services, as it clearly defines the pricing structure, service requirements, and additional considerations necessary for the proposal process within the context of government contracting frameworks.