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RFP - Independent Audit and Single Audit Services

NCAT, a Butte-based nonprofit organization, is seeking proposals from qualified CPA firms for independent audit and Single Audit services. NCAT is a low-risk auditee with a strong history of clean audits. Proposals due 6/12/26.

Date Posted

May 22, 2026

The National Center for Appropriate Technology, Inc. (NCAT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Butte, Montana, is seeking proposals from qualified CPA firms to provide annual financial statement audit and Single Audit services.

NCAT is a low-risk auditee with a long history of clean audit opinions and no findings. The organization seeks an audit partner that can provide an efficient, risk-based audit approach reflective of NCAT’s strong internal controls and compliance history.

Organization Overview

  • Approximately $10 million in annual revenue
  • Approximately 70% government-funded
  • Annual SEFA of approximately $7.4 million
  • Approximately 62 employees across Montana, Arkansas, and remote locations nationwide
  • Programs focused on sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and veteran farmer support

Scope of Services Selected firm will:

  • Audit NCAT financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GAAS
  • Perform audit procedures in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
  • Conduct Single Audit under Uniform Guidance
  • Audit the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
  • Perform compliance and internal control testing
  • Assist with Federal Audit Clearinghouse submission

Desired Audit Approach NCAT is seeking firms that:

  • Utilize a risk-based audit methodology
  • Employ efficient sampling and data analytics
  • Minimize disruption to staff operations
  • Leverage NCAT’s history of strong controls and prior clean audits

Key Dates

  • RFP Issued: May 22, 2026
  • Questions Due: June 5, 2026
  • Proposals Due: June 12, 2026
  • Interviews: June 22–26, 2026
  • Selection: July 1, 2026

Proposal Requirements Proposals should include:

  • Audit and Single Audit fee proposal
  • Multi-year pricing
  • Assumptions regarding major programs
  • Identification of out-of-scope services
  • Optional fee for Form 990 preparation

Evaluation Criteria

  • Experience – 25%
  • Engagement Team – 20%
  • Audit Approach – 20%
  • Cost – 20%
  • References – 10%
  • Value-Added Services – 5%

Additional Background NCAT was incorporated in 1976 under the Montana Nonprofit Corporation Act. Approximately 90% of its government funding originates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through direct awards and pass-through entities. NCAT typically has two major audit programs annually.

NCAT uses Unanet as its accounting system, with FY2026 representing the first year on the platform. The organization has worked with its current audit firm and predecessor firms for more than 30 years and is issuing this RFP as part of a regular evaluation of audit services and value.

Prior year financial statements and Form 990 filings are available at: https://www.ncat.org/impact/annual-reports-and-financials/

Contact Please direct all questions regarding this RFP to Jeff Amerman at jeffa@ncat.org