Southeast Michigan Community Alliance

Buyer seeks proposals for financial, program, and equal opportunity compliance monitoring services for twelve subrecipients. The services include monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations, performing reviews of program activities, and assessing internal controls. Buyer requires comprehensive monitoring approaches including entrance conferences, documentation review, and follow-up on corrective actions. The initial contract will cover one year with potential extension for two additional years.

• 4/21/2025 - RFP Issued
• 5/5/2025 - Bidder's Electronic Questions Due
• 5/12/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/27/2025 - Award/Denial Letters to Proposers
• 6/16/2025 - Tentative Contract Start Date

• Experience with sub-recipient financial and program compliance monitoring
• Ability to monitor all twelve SEMCA subrecipients
• Appropriate insurance including Workers Compensation and General Liability

• Conduct financial monitoring of 12 subrecipients
• Perform program compliance monitoring across various funding streams
• Complete Equal Opportunity compliance monitoring
• Provide entrance conferences with subrecipient staff
• Issue detailed monitoring reports within 10 business days
• Follow up on corrective actions
• Verify allowability of expenditures and documentation
• Review accounting systems and internal controls
• Assess procurement policies and procedures
• Verify MIS reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Evaluate EO policies and language assistance services
• Review disability accommodation procedures
• Examine complaint and grievance handling processes
• Create and adhere to monitoring schedules
• Coordinate with SEMCA program and fiscal teams
• Copy documentation related to problem areas
• Verify compliance with salary and bonus limitations
• Assess supportive services documentation
• Review cost allocation plans and indirect rates
• Evaluate program activities for appropriateness and documentation