When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

It was issued by Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Internal audit and risk advisory firm with government-sector experience. Expertise in operational, compliance, data, and information system audits. Capability to develop and manage multi-year internal audit plans. Experienced professionals supporting boards and audit committees. Capacity to provide services throughout a five-year contract.

Internal Audit Services (Due November 3, 2026)

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Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: October 3, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Honolulu government authority seeks a consultant to provide comprehensive internal audit services, including operational, compliance, data, and information system reviews. The anticipated contract term is five years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a certified public accountant firm licensed to do business in the State of Hawaii
Must have been in business for a minimum of five years
Must provide internal audit services to a minimum of one large complex organization of similar scope, scale, and complexity as ERS, preferably in public pension plans
Must have an office in Hawaii and be able to meet with ERS Board and staff during normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST)
Primary consultant must have a minimum of seven years of experience providing audit services to a large complex organization of similar scope, scale, and complexity as ERS
Must be compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in the State of Hawaii, including tax clearance, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care
Must be registered to do business in the State of Hawaii

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Release of Request for Proposals: October 2nd, 2026

Closing date to Submit Questions: October 12th, 2026

ERS Response to Questions: October 19th, 2026

Closing Date for Receipt of Hardcopy Proposals: November 3rd, 2026

Proposal Evaluations: November 4th-10th, 2026

Presentations in Honolulu, HI (optional): November 17th-18th, 2026

Best and Final Offers (if any) due: November 25th, 2026

Estimated Notice to Award: December 2nd-4th, 2026

Contract Start Date: February 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Honolulu, Hawaii is seeking a consultant to continue implementing and performing its internal audit function. The selected provider will support the authority's board through operational, compliance, data, and information system reviews.

The consultant will review the existing internal audit plan and recommend any necessary modifications to the administrative and audit committee and the board for approval. The contract period will be five years, and questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Internal audit and risk advisory firm with government-sector experience
Expertise in operational, compliance, data, and information system audits
Capability to develop and manage multi-year internal audit plans
Experienced professionals supporting boards and audit committees
Capacity to provide services throughout a five-year contract

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