Kansas Department of Administration

Buyer is seeking qualified vendors to develop audit methodology and conduct an audit of the Central Kansas Water Bank operations. The audit will cover the years 2015-2023 and include analysis of compliance with authorizing statutes and charter. The contractor must identify requirements, develop methodology, perform the audit, and produce reports of findings. The project includes specific analysis of the consumptive use and impairment impacts of safe deposit accounts in the Rattlesnake Creek hydrologic unit.

• 4/2/2025 - RFP Posted Date
• 4/28/2025 - Question Submission Deadline
• 5/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/30/2026 - Contract Period End

• Credentials and experience in systems analysis related to natural resources
• Demonstrated command of consumptive water use concepts
• Experience with crop-water demands and irrigation practices
• Robust project planning capabilities
• Minimum five years continuous active participation in applicable industry

• Identify water bank operation requirements from Kansas Water Banking Act and CKWB Charter
• Develop audit methodology based on requirements
• Perform inclusive audit of CKWB for years 2015-2023
• Analyze consumptive use and impairment impacts in Rattlesnake Creek
• Produce written report of audit findings
• Present findings to legislative committees and stakeholders
• Evaluate data storage and security protocols
• Assess CKWB records for completeness and compliance
• Analyze applicability of accounting principles to CKWB operations
• Investigate safe deposit accounts in Rattlesnake Creek hydrologic unit