Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · PASADENA
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The City of Pasadena seeks qualified firms to provide performance audit consulting services for its Internal Audit Division. The contract involves conducting independent audits to evaluate city programs' efficiency and controls, following government auditing standards. Proposals are due by July 7, 2026, under RFP 2026-RFP-0321.
The City of Pasadena (“City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced firms (“Proposers”) to provide performance audit consulting services to support the City’s Internal Audit Division. The City seeks a Consultant capable of conducting independent, objective, and evidence‑based performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, or with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards.
The selected Consultant will assist the Internal Audit Division in evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and internal controls of City programs, departments, and operations. Services will be provided on an as‑needed basis through individual task orders issued during the contract term.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the scope of work, minimum qualifications, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions governing the procurement process. The City intends to award a multi‑year contract to the Proposer whose qualifications, experience, methodology, and pricing best meet the City’s needs.
The City of Pasadena seeks to engage a qualified audit consultant (“Consultant”) to perform performance audits, operational reviews, and related assurance and advisory services in support of the City’s Internal Audit Division. The Consultant will provide independent, objective assessments designed to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and accountability of City programs, departments, and operations.
The Internal Audit Division conducts audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards. Due to workload, specialized expertise needs, and the complexity of certain engagements, the City requires external professional support to supplement internal audit capacity.
Points will be assigned based on Ease of Use; Mobile Capability/Support; Data Queries and Reporting; Support and Maintenance; Integration with existing systems; Training and Documentation; Software and Workflow Requirements.
Points will be assigned based on how effectively and efficiently the product can fulfill the requirements in the SCOPE OF WORK. The demonstration will be scored based on it's ability to successfully demo a Script of agreed upon items including but not limited to: System overview; Menus; Features; System navigation; Customization capabilities; Reports; Security features; and Support.
Points will be assigned for “Functional and Technical Merit” based on the capability of the proposer to satisfy the City requirements identified in the SCOPE OF WORK and as delineated. Points will be assigned for “Completeness of Proposed Solution” based on the vendor submitting a proposal that follows the guidelines specified in the SCOPE OF WORK.
Points will be awarded based on demonstrated experience conducting IIA or GAGAS‑compliant performance audits for public agencies; relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CGAP, CFE, CGFM); and experience with municipal operations.
Quality and clarity of proposed audit methodology, work plan, risk assessment approach, data analytics experience and software used, sampling techniques, workpaper structures, and reporting structure.
Points will be awarded based on experience, credentials, and availability of proposed project team; strength of resumes; and relevance of past work.
Points will be assigned for the proposed schedule to complete the project. .
Points will be awarded based on the quality of prior work for government clients; reference feedback; and history of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Proposals will be scored on the following:
Points will be awarded based on the following factors:
1. The Proposer has clearly identified a reasonable financing structure for the overall Project Site that allows the City to ground lease the City Property to the Proposer.
2. The reasonableness of the proposed Project Budget and assumptions of construction costs.
Points will be awarded based on the following:
Points will be awarded for projects that maximize the site potential and capitalize on the site constraints. This includes neighborhood continuity:
Points will be awarded if the project’s timeline is reasonable and project can move from predevelopment to construction quickly. Points will be awarded as follows for schedules deemed reasonable:
Points will be assigned based on a “Ratio Method.” The proposer’s cost must include the delivery of the proposed solutions, as well as any recurring costs (if any) as delineated in the Scope of Work and the PRICE PROPOSAL.
Factors considered include competitiveness, clarity, and completeness of pricing; and alignment with proposed staffing and methodology.
With this method, the proposal with the lowest cost receives the maximum points allowed. All other proposals receive a percentage of the points available based on their cost relationship to the lowest price. This is determined by applying the following formula:
Lowest Price / Evaluated Price X maximum points available = Awarded Points
Example: The cost for the lowest proposal is $100,000. The next lowest proposal has a cost of $125,000. The total points available for cost = 30 points.
( $100,000 / $125,000 ) X 30 = 24 points
To be awarded a 5 point preference for this category, the proposer must have an official business address within the City of Pasadena at the time that this RFP is posted on the City’s Website.
To be awarded a 5 point preference for this category, the proposer must be certified by the State of California as a small or micro-business. Refer to the State of California Department of General Services Division for further information. https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx
By submitting this bid the proposer hereby certifies under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that all representations made in the documents that comprise the proposal for Audit Consulting Services for the Internal Audit Division due on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of the proposal’s submission.
By confirming, the vendor is acknowledges the following:
The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than 50 grand total pages.
Subsequent to the closing of this solicitation, the selected vendor will be required to provide the following documents within 10 calendar days of being notified, otherwise the submitted proposal may be deemed non-responsive.
All Insurance Required by this Solicitation (If Required) #Insurance Requirements
Proposers must provide a response for all requirements detailed in the Scope of Work and in the General Development Requirements.
Upload your Cover Letter and Table of Contents :
“Cover Letter” shall be a maximum one-page letter including the name and address of the organization submitting the proposal; whether the proposing firm is an individual, partnership, corporation or joint venture; and the name, mailing/e-mail addresses, and telephone/fax numbers the contact person who will be authorized to make representations for the organization.
“TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” should demonstrate the PROPOSER’S full understanding of the SCOPE OF WORK and the effort needed to complete the Project on time and within the budget through the submittal of a proposed work plan including project deliverables (identify specifically and thoroughly for each portion of and phase). No pricing shall be included in this section.
Interested Contractors shall submit a detailed technical proposal that includes the following information:
Proposed members listed in Item A. above should be available for ninety (90) days from the proposal due date. The City must be promptly notified of any changes in key personnel prior to award.
The City reserves the right to request further information or demonstrations from shortlisted vendors before making a final selection.
Note: The timeline will be finalized in agreement with the selected vendor.
The TECHNICAL PROPOSAL shall include a proposed work schedule to indicate duration and completion dates, including the dates of Deliverables/Milestones and estimates of the amount of time to be spent with City Staff during each phase of the project.
The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than a grand total of 50 combined.
PRICE PROPOSAL shall be submitted in this upload apart from the proposal.
Reference PRICE PROPOSAL.
Each Proposer must submit a PRICE Proposal containing all costs associated with the technical proposal. Using the attached Price Proposal in this RFP, provide Proposer’s lump-sum price for performing all services and work called for in the SCOPE OF WORK. The Proposer’s lump-sum price shall include, without limitation:
“Additional Data” shall include any other data the PROPOSER deems essential to the evaluation of the proposal, i.e., letter of reference, other related projects, etc., or other required documents.
The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than a grand total of 50 combined.
If this preference is applied to the solicitation, and your company is seeking this preference, you must provide a copy of the certification from DGS.
Please upload a copy of your: CIA - Certified Internal Auditor, CPA - Certified Public Accountant, CGAP - Certified Government Auditing Professional, CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner, or CGFM - Certified Government Financial Manager
Solely for the purpose of verification. Please enter your Public Works Contractor Registration Number. This will be verified against the state database for the Department of Industrial Relations Registration.
The Statement of Qualifications should highlight your company’s most applicable products, services, and experience.
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Disclosures:
Respondents are invited to disclose any current contracts, subcontracts, or agreements with DHS, including any related data-sharing arrangements. If provided, respondents may include:
If no such relationships exist, respondents may indicate “No.”
Questions related to the disclosure shall be asked and answered through the solicitation Question and Answer process. The completed disclosure form will be reviewed by and shared with the City Manager’s office. Please upload this form as part of the submittal checklist and email a copy to CMOContractsAssessement@cityofpasadena.net.
If your proposal does not include all of the below items, it may be deemed non-responsive.
Evidence of certification by State of California as a small or micro-business, if claiming such preference – https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
For RFP/RFQ where the selected vendor/contract will require City Council approval (check with City project manager for clarification), the following requirement applies:
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Complete and submit the attached Relevant Experience Form with your bid to demonstrate experience with projects of similar scope, size, complexity, and subject matter to that which is to be performed.
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This form is only required for the purchases of technology. If selected, proposers will be required to complete the Pasadena Department of Information Technology Technical Questionnaire. The questionnaire is included in the #Attachments. When completing the questionnaire, please note:
In order to comply with the section named “Data Security for Printers/Copiers/Scanners,” My company will:
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In addition to the items listed above, the following list is provided for the convenience of both you and the City and to help eliminate errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. The following forms are required to be submitted with your bid: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/HUD-Federal-Forms-under-200k.pdf?v=1674593673378
HUD Federal Forms (under $200k)
In addition to the items listed above, the following list is provided for the convenience of both you and the City and to help eliminate errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. The following forms are required to be submitted with your bid: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/HUD-Federal-Forms-over-200k.pdf?v=1674593673378
HUD Federal Forms (Over $200k)
All vendors responding to this solicitation must provide a copy of their Active SAM Registration with their proposal.
Select a general funding source
For Example: "Homeland Security"
Do not erase the text below. Enter the number after the text that reads "FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NUMBER:"
Below is a list of potential attachments that may or may not apply to your procurement. Please review the attachments in the section named "Attachments" to ensure they are relevant and appropriate.
Goods/Equipment, Services, SAAS, Printers, Copiers/Scanners)
If any of the following items apply, please contact HR (Jaime Arellano, jarellano@cityofpasadena.net; (626) 744-7301) for approval before you proceed. DO NOT SUBMIT BEYOND THIS POINT UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED APPROVAL FROM HUMAN RESOURCES.
This particular question is to be answered for the company (or their subcontractors) not their employees.
Please enter the specific License or Certification required to be eligible to compete on this solicitation. For example, "CPA - Certified Public Accountant."
State of California Definition: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid in whole or in part out of public funds. It can include preconstruction and post-construction activities related to a public works project.
Choose your evaluation factors. Below are example factors you can consider for your Evaluation Criteria. It is important that your actual evaluation of proposals is consistent with the factors and criteria you include in the RFP document. You will be able to add or edit any custom criteria along with the point values (using a 100-point-scale) while you are editing the Evaluation Section of this project.
General definitions and parameters of each approach.
Used for development projects typically by Housing or Economic Development.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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