Request for Proposals (Rfp)

Accounting & Back-Office Services

Organization: Purdue Polytechnic High Schools (PPHS)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Issue Date: June 5, 2026

Purdue Polytechnic High Schools (PPHS), a network of two public charter high schools serving students in Indianapolis, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive accounting and back-office services.

PPHS is committed to fiscal transparency, state and federal compliance, and operational excellence. We are looking for an experienced partner capable of managing our core financial and back-office functions, including general ledger maintenance, payroll support, regulatory reporting, and strategic financial planning. The ideal respondent will demonstrate expertise in fund-based accounting, Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) compliance, and proficiency with platforms such as Sage Intacct and Bill.com.

Key Procurement Dates:

• Questions Deadline: June 15, 2026

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET

• Target Award Notification: June 26, 2026

• Anticipated Contract Start: July 1, 2026

Proposal Submission:

Interested firms are invited to download the full Request for Proposal document here for detailed requirements, scope of services, and evaluation criteria.

Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF to:

• Shatoya Ward, Chief Schools Officer – sward@pphs.purdue.edu

• Lindsay Phillips, Consultant – lphillips@pphs.purdue.edu

Please use the following subject line for your submission:

RFP Response – Accounting & Back-Office Services – [Your Firm Name]

All inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Lindsay Phillips at the email address above no later than the question deadline.