Request for Proposals for Electronic Data Processing Audit Services

The Nebraska Lottery is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide the Lottery with a comprehensive study and evaluation of all aspects of the Lottery’s electronic data processing system. This will include a study of the Lottery’s Internal Control Systems software. The goal of these services is to help ensure the security and integrity of the operation of the Nebraska Lottery.

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At the minimum, the Vendor shall review the electronic data processing policies, procedures, and practices associated with the following:

  • Organization and Administration Controls;
  • Security and Backup Procedure Controls;
  • Input/Output and File Controls;
  • Operation Controls;
  • Systems Controls; and
  • Application Controls.

The time schedule for the awarding and execution of a contract under this RFP is shown below. The Nebraska Lottery reserves the right to amend the schedule. If changes are made, all known potential Vendor(s) will be notified.

  • RFP Issued: September 6, 2016
  • Deadline for Written Questions: 4:00 p.m. C.T., October 5, 2016
  • Nebraska Lottery's Response to Questions Mailed or Faxed: October 12, 2016
  • Proposal Due: 10:00 a.m. C.T., October 31, 2016
  • Proposal Opening (not public): 1:30 p.m. C.T., October 31, 2016
  • Nebraska Lottery Evaluation Committee to Make Recommendations no later than: November 17, 2016
  • Selection of Contractor no later than: November 21, 2016
  • Contract Negotiations Begin no later than: November 21, 2016
  • Proposals Open to Public no later than: 9:00 a.m. C.T., November 22, 2016
  • Deadline to Sign Contract: December 22, 2016
  • Electronic Data Processing Audit commences no later than: January 3, 2017
  • Final Audit Report Delivered no later than: February 27, 2017

The Nebraska Lottery welcomes communications with all interested vendors and will assist prospective vendors in interpreting RFP specifications. All communications regarding this procurement must be addressed in writing to:

Mr. Shawn Fotinos
1800 “O” Street, Suite 101
P.O. Box 98901
Lincoln, NE 68509-8901
Fax (402) 471-6108

As used in this RFP, Contractor means a Vendor who has been awarded a contract by the Nebraska Lottery as a result of a proposal submitted pursuant to this RFP, and includes the Contractor's agents and employees, any subcontractor and its employees or agents.

Vendor means any person or entity that has submitted a proposal to the Nebraska Lottery pursuant to this RFP.

Published on 09/06/2016