When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

It was issued by University Of Michigan. The work is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cloud software providers specializing in internal audit management platforms. Demonstrated experience supporting the full internal audit lifecycle. Strong expertise in workflow configuration, workpaper management, audit trails, and reporting. Proven role-based security and confidentiality controls. Established vendors capable of supporting a one-year organizational software contract.

Cloud-Based Internal Audit Software (Due November 2, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesPosted: September 29, 2026Deadline: November 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

The issuing organization seeks a cloud-based internal audit platform covering planning, fieldwork, workpapers, reporting, issue tracking, action plans, quality assurance, and analytics. The one-year contract opportunity includes a pre-bid conference on October 5, 2026, with questions due October 7, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide a comprehensive, secure, user-friendly, and scalable audit software platform
Must support the full internal audit lifecycle including planning, fieldwork, workpaper documentation, issue tracking, management action plans, reporting, quality assurance, and analytics
Must meet applicable U-M security, privacy, accessibility, records-retention, and HIPAA requirements
Must provide appropriate safeguards for PII or PHI
Must demonstrate experience providing audit management software to large, complex organizations
Must be able to provide a current, completed statement of accessibility compliance (e.g., VPAT or HECVAT)
Must agree to sign the University's standard agreement, Business Associate Agreement, and Data Security Agreement
Must maintain specified insurance coverages including Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance with $10,000,000 coverage

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: September 28th, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference: October 5th, 2026

Submission of Written Questions: October 7th, 2026

Written Question Response: October 12th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: November 2nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

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Issuing Agency

University Of Michigan

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a cloud-based internal audit software solution that supports the complete internal audit lifecycle. Required capabilities include audit planning, risk assessment, engagement management, fieldwork, workpaper documentation, review and approval, issue tracking, management action plans, reporting, quality assurance, follow-up, closure, and analytics.

The solution should be intuitive, fast, reliable, and equipped with searchable document storage, autosave, locked workpapers, version history, comprehensive audit trails, configurable workflows, notifications, and project tracking. Strong role-based access controls are required. Auditors should generally be able to view one another’s workpapers, while access may be restricted for confidential investigations and other sensitive projects.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 5, 2026, and questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026. The contract term will be one year.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Michigan. The work is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cloud software providers specializing in internal audit management platforms
Demonstrated experience supporting the full internal audit lifecycle
Strong expertise in workflow configuration, workpaper management, audit trails, and reporting
Proven role-based security and confidentiality controls
Established vendors capable of supporting a one-year organizational software contract

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