Internal Audit Services

TRWD is hereby inviting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide Internal Auditing services for the District in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFSOQ”). In particular, the services requested herein and to be provided under any contract(s) awarded as a result of this RFSOQ are for internal audit services that will enable the District to comply with the State of Texas, Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 292, Subchapter B, number 6 A. which requires the District to have an independent management audit every five years or establish an internal audit office. To fulfill this requirement; the District is seeking to contract with an independent firm(s) for internal audit services.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26-126
• Department: Internal Audit
• Department Head: Carol Tackel (Risk & Internal Audit Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-01T22:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Experience of Team and Firm, Governmental and Otherwise (40 pts) —
  • The education, experience and expertise of the firm’s principals and key employees, the amount of time they can be expected to give to the project, and their availability to the client.
  • The firm's specific experience, stability and history of performance on projects similar in size and/or concept to the one under consideration.
  • Provide examples of the size and scope of governmental work that has been performed by this firm, and the individuals earmarked for this project.
• Project Approach (20 pts) —
  • The firm’s understanding of the project and approach to the planning, organizing and management of a project effort, including communications procedures, design procedures and quality control.
• Indicators of Probable Performance (20 pts) —
  • Indicators of probable vendor performance under the contract such as past vendor performance, the vendor’s financial resources, and ability to perform, and the vendor’s experience or demonstrated capability and responsibility.
• References (20 pts) —
  • Present a maximum of three pertinent projects performed by the firm – preferably the team, or key members of the team – that best illustrate the team’s ability to offer the services required for this project. 

Submission Requirements

• Proposal (required) —

  Please include all items requested in Section 7

• Cost Analysis (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

  The District will open only the submitted document of the selected respondent that is deemed the most qualified based on the weighted criteria specific in Section 10, Evaluation Criteria

• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (required) —

  Complete the form, sign and date where indicate. We are required to have a completed copy of the CIQ form to be signed and dated even if there is(are) no conflict(s). Form is not considered complete unless signed and dated.

• Form 1295 – Certificate of Interested Parties (required) —

  Complete form online at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ using the following assigned identification number and description for this Project: 

  26-126  

  Internal Audit Services 

  Upload completed form to include certificate number and signature.

  ***FYI – The “Affidavit” section has been replaced and is now the “Unsworn Declaration”.  This Section will require the date of birth and address of the authorized representative signing the form.  The change in law applies to contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after January 1, 2018.

• Agreement- Standard PSA —

  Provided as a reference only; this agreement will be used with the awarded vendor. 

• Does the Standard Contract Term apply? (required)
• Please provide the initial term of the contract. (required) —

  Example: nine (9) months

• Will there be a pre-proposal meeting? (required)
• Will your pre-proposal meeting be: (required)