OPEN-SOURCE PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORKS

CPA & Tax Firm RFP Procurement Library

Open-source Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications, vendor evaluation rubrics, and weighted scoring matrices. Published under CC-BY-4.0 so accounting, tax, and advisory practice partners can evaluate vendors with complete architectural transparency.

10 OPEN-SOURCE RFP SPECIFICATIONS4 COMMITTEE BUNDLESREPO: github.com/practicegrowth ↗
COMMITTEE-READY BUNDLES

4 Tier-1 Flagship Procurement Kits

Pre-assembled packages for managing partners, technology committees, and practice administrators preparing for board-level evaluation.

FLAGSHIP KIT 01COMMITTEE READY

The 2026 CPA Firm Technology & Growth Procurement Kit

TARGET: MANAGING PARTNERS & TECH COMMITTEES OF 3-TO-30 PARTNER CPA FIRMS

Complete multi-partner practice upgrade package including master RFP specifications, vendor scoring models, and board briefing materials.

KIT CONTENTS (.DOCX + .XLSX + .PDF):

  • Master_CPA_Procurement_RFP_2026.docx (28-page committee document)
  • Vendor_Scoring_and_Weighting_Matrix.xlsx (Multi-bid evaluation sheet)
  • Managing_Partner_Executive_Summary.pdf (3-page board briefing)
  • Vendor_Disqualification_CheatSheet.pdf (15 questions exposing legacy tech)
4 GRANULAR SPECS
FLAGSHIP KIT 02COMMITTEE READY

The Tax Practice & CTRS Client Acquisition Procurement Kit

TARGET: SOLO & BOUTIQUE TAX PRACTITIONERS, EAS, AND CERTIFIED TAX RESOLUTION SPECIALISTS

Done-for-you growth and intake toolkit designed to eliminate 1040 tire-kickers and win business tax and resolution retainers.

KIT CONTENTS (.DOCX + .XLSX + .PDF):

  • Tax_Practice_Website_and_AI_RFP.docx
  • 1040_Screening_and_Advisory_Triage_Script.pdf
  • IRS_Section_7216_Vendor_Security_Checklist.pdf
  • Tax_Firm_Local_Lien_Marketing_Playbook.pdf
5 GRANULAR SPECS
FLAGSHIP KIT 03COMMITTEE READY

The Modern Accounting & Advisory (CAS) Website Blueprint

TARGET: PROGRESSIVE ACCOUNTING FIRMS, BOOKKEEPING PRACTICES, AND FRACTIONAL CFO / CAS ADVISORS

The compliance-to-advisory transition blueprint with diagnostic funnels and advisory service positioning models.

KIT CONTENTS (.DOCX + .XLSX + .PDF):

  • CAS_Positioning_and_Website_RFP.docx
  • Advisory_Lead_Diagnostic_Funnel_Spec.pdf
  • Database_Free_High_Speed_Architecture_Sheet.pdf
  • Advisory_Pricing_and_Packaging_Guide.pdf
2 GRANULAR SPECS
FLAGSHIP KIT 04COMMITTEE READY

The Tax Firm Tech Stack & Operations Compendium

TARGET: FIRM ADMINISTRATORS, OPERATIONS MANAGERS, AND MANAGING PARTNERS

The complete vendor landscape for modern accounting practices alongside the 500-term practice operations lexicon.

KIT CONTENTS (.DOCX + .XLSX + .PDF):

  • 2026 Modern Tax Firm Software Landscape Grid (.pdf / .xlsx)
  • 500-Term Practice Operations & Tax Lexicon (.pdf / .json)
  • Vendor Security & Data Governance Checklist (.pdf)
GRANULAR EVALUATION FRAMEWORKS

The 10 RFP Specifications

Objective, criteria-driven evaluation standards rendered in full markdown and downloadable as editable documents.

REGULATORY ALIGNMENT

State Board Compliance & Local Practice Standards

Procuring website, voice AI, or CRM systems requires strict adherence to State Accountancy Board advertising rules and IRC Section 7216 privacy safeguards. PracticeGrowth.Tech aligns firm procurement with specific state regulatory codes across our regional hubs:

NATIONAL COVERAGE

Serving Practices in All 50 States

Explore localized practice growth benchmarks and peer firm data across 600+ metropolitan regions.

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3-MINUTE BENCHMARK

Benchmark Your Firm Against These Standards

Before issuing an RFP to outside vendors, see where your current website, speed, review velocity, and AI search visibility leak high-value client opportunities.

What the Leaks Are Costing You

See what a leaking practice quietly costs — in your numbers.

Even recovering a third of this changes your year. Get the full breakdown in your free Scorecard.

Illustrative estimate based on the inputs you provide. Individual results vary.

Estimated annual growth left on the table

$0

per year, walking out the door