The government authority located in Ohio seeks a vendor to enhance and transition its cost allocation plan. The scope involves developing and maintaining a cost allocation plan that complies with federal and state guidelines. The selected provider will be responsible for creating and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are clear, auditable, and aligned with federal requirements.

The project includes improving cost allocation methodologies, bolstering data integrity, and building the agency’s internal capacity for managing the cost allocation plan in-house. Responsibilities also extend to conducting a comprehensive review of the quarterly statistical data used for cost distribution, defining control points, validation steps, and quality assurance protocols. The vendor should integrate best practices to improve accuracy and compliance and deliver a compliance review report based on data analysis and methodology improvements. The initial contract period is for one year.