The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) requests Responses for Response (RFR) from qualified certified public accounting firms (Firms) interested in performing the MSBA’s annual financial statement audit, including the preparation of the Independent Auditors’ Report and Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, for the fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with annual yearly renewal options thereafter for fiscal years 2029 and 2030. The MSBA intends to select one firm with significant governmental accounting and auditing experience, a thorough understanding of the MSBA’s enabling legislation, and the grant program created based on enabling legislation, to serve as their independent auditor.
The RFR and attachments can be found using the links below:
Request for Responses to Provide Audit Services
Attachment A: Authorized Respondent’s Signature and Acceptance Form
Attachment B: Certification Statement
Attachment C: Master Services Agreement
Attachment D: Supplier Diversity Program Plan Form
Attachment E: Invest in Massachusetts Form
Attachment F: Creating a Quote in COMMBUYS: How to Respond to Bid Solicitations
Procurement Calendar:
Issuance of RFR: December 15, 2025
Question Deadline: December 30, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. EST
Responses to Questions Posted: January 6, 2026
RFR Response Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Virtual Presentations (If conducted): Anticipated week of January 26, 2026
Award of the Contract: Anticipated March 2026


