When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $100,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The work is located in Michigan, United States.

Auditing Services for the Restart Program (Due November 17, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is seeking a contractor to provide financial accounting, integrity oversight monitoring, and auditing services for the Restart Program.

Settle Signals

RFP Hunter shows what’s open. Settle shows what’s forming.

Deals like this one start months before the RFP. Settle reads the signals first, so your team is talking to Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy while competitors are still waiting for the posting.

How an RFP like this forms

Budget approved
Settle flags it
Board minutes and budget documents
Scope and vendors researched
Settle flags it
Planning documents, meeting agendas, contract renewals
RFP posted
You are here
Every bidder can see it now

Learn more about Settle

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) requires auditing services to assess the eligibility of expenses and compliance for the Restart Program, which provides technical assistance to Michigan businesses. The scope includes forensic accounting and auditing of contract invoices and payments from September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. The project is estimated to require 350 to 400 hours of work, with a final report due within six weeks of the order.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must not have participated in developing any component of this solicitation
Must be able to provide forensic accounting and auditing services
Must be able to complete the audit within 350 to 400 hours
Must appoint a dedicated Contractor Representative for State of Michigan accounts
Must appoint Key Personnel knowledgeable on contractual requirements
Must submit a final project plan within 14 calendar days of the Effective Date
Must attend a kick-off meeting and a final meeting
Must submit monthly progress reports and a final engagement report

Do you qualify? Get a free fit score and answer these once for every RFP that asks.

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: October 29th, 2026

Deadline for bidder questions: November 5th, 2026

Anticipated date for answers: November 10th, 2026

Proposal deadline: November 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Organization overview and procurement intelligence available on paid plans.

See Issuer Research

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

See Decision-Maker Contacts

Auditing Services for the Restart Program