Description
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking an independent certified public accounting firm to provide comprehensive public accounting services for its Direct Support Organizations (DSOs). The contract will run from approximately March 1 2028 through February 28 2033 (five fiscal years) with an option to extend up to five additional years. Services include financial audits (GAAS, GAGAS, Florida law), preparation and filing of Form 990 and related tax filings, NCAA agreed‑upon procedures, 5500 reporting, 403(b) audit reports, and associated interim work and communications. Respondents may propose to serve one, several, or all listed DSOs and must identify the specific DSO(s) and service(s) in their proposal. The solicitation includes detailed requirements on auditor independence, key personnel, cybersecurity safeguards, and record retention. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on November 6 2026 via UCF’s Bonfire web portal.
• Scope: Financial audits, tax compliance (Form 990/990‑T), NCAA procedures, ERISA/5500 reporting, 403(b) audit, interim work, and related advisory services.
• Entities: Up to nine DSOs (Clinical Practice Org, Finance Corp, Stadium Corp, Convocation Corp, Academic Health, Athletics Association, Research Foundation, etc.) with combined FY 27 budgets ≈ $173 million.
• Timeline: Questions due 10/21/2026; proposal submission 11/6/2026; contract start ≈ 3/1/2028; five‑year base term.
• Evaluation: Audit quality, experience with higher‑education/government entities, team capacity, technology/AI use, fee certainty.
• Mandatory requirements: Independence, cybersecurity controls, key‑personnel continuity, record retention ≥ 7 years.