Request for Proposals for Telecom and SaaS Cost Savings Audit

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive audit of its Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) subscriptions and cellular telecommunications services. The goal is to create an accurate inventory, verify licensing compliance, eliminate redundancies, and identify cost‑saving opportunities, delivering a detailed report with actionable recommendations. This effort supports a municipal client of ~1,200 employees whose operations are heavily cloud‑based and mobile‑dependent. • Scope includes SaaS subscription inventory, licensing compliance verification, telecom expense analysis, and cost‑optimization recommendations. • Vendor must provide methodology, tools (subject to City’s Information Security review), and a final audit report. • Requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, E‑Verify compliance, specific insurance coverages, and three prior project references (including at least one municipal client). • Proposals must be submitted in non‑editable PDF format by November 2, 2026, with all mandatory certifications and insurance documents attached.