Proposal for Third-Party Monitoring and Reporting Services.pdf (272.1 Kb)

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NAVAJO NATION FISCAL RECOVERY FUND OFFICE Request for Proposal (RFP) for Third-Party Monitoring and Reporting Services Re-BID NUMBER: 25-07-3758JB 1. Introduction: The Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund Office (NNFRFO) is responsible for overseeing the distribution of Fiscal Recovery Funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to the Navajo Nation. NNFRFO is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and Navajo Nation laws and regulations governing the use of Fiscal Recovery Funds. As such we are seeking qualified CPA or other qualified firms to assist with the objectives and scope of work below. 2. Objectives: The objective of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit comprehensive proposals from qualified vendors to provide third-party monitoring of Fiscal Recovery Funds and reporting of the use of those Funds. The selected vendor will be tasked with executing, monitoring, and reporting duties in a thorough and professional manner, contributing to the transparent and accountable management of Funds. We anticipate the term of the contract to be from the award and commencement of work until December 31, 2026. We will also consider a one-time extension of the contract after 12/31/26 to facilitate grant close-out and other Treasury allowable administrative activities. 3. Scope of Work: As it pertains to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) ALN # 21.027, the selected vendor will be responsible for: a) Maintaining a robust monitoring and reporting framework in alignment with the responsibilities and functions of the NNFRFO. b) Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Navajo Nation laws and regulations by all entities receiving Fiscal Recovery Funds specifically the compliance requirements of a. Subrecipient monitoring. b. Reporting. c) Detailed monitoring of the completion of authorized projects and services in accordance with approved eligibility determinations. Project management experience in long-term capital projects will be considered. d) Assisting and supporting the NNFRFO and its affiliated Navajo Nation Departments in monitoring the expenditure of NNFRFO funds and submitting timely and accurate ARPA reports to the Navajo Nation Government and the Federal Government. 4.