The County is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. All audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards with standards set forth for financial audits by the US Comptroller General, "Government Auditing Standards", and US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Audits of State and Local Governments.
The evaluation criteria, as delineated herein places greater emphasis on technical qualifications than price, therefore, it is important the respondent include any information which demonstrates their professional capabilities, including their understanding of the auditing work to be performed and their commitment to complete the work within the required time period.
Authority to Piggyback: Other governmental agencies may be extended the opportunity to utilize the resultant award at the proposed price(s) with the agreement of the successful vendor. It is further understood that any other governmental entity that elects to purchase from the County’s contract agreements, that agency will issue its own purchase orders and will require separate billing.
