043-PLA-0420_External_Independent_Auditing_Services_Board_Approval.pdf

This is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award issued by the Purchasing Department of The School Board of Polk County, Florida for external independent auditing services. The Board's Auditor Selection Committee sought proposals from experienced, qualified independent certified public accounting firms to provide external independent auditing services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued under Bid File Number 043-PLA-0420, with the posting period running from April 20, 2020 at 9:00 AM until May 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM. The recommended bid award was scheduled for presentation and approval at the School Board Meeting on May 12, 2020, with board approval granted on that date.

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP was selected as the recommended vendor for all bid items related to the external independent auditing services contract. The contract is managed by Heather Jenkins and Lauren Hinton. Bidders had the opportunity to submit proposals during the specified posting period, and any protests to the bid award were required to comply with the bid protest procedures established by The School Board of Polk County, Florida, with protests subject to the requirements outlined in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes. Questions regarding the recommendation were directed to Lynn Adams in the Purchasing Department.