043-PLA-0420_External_Independent_Auditing_Services_NRBA.pdf

This is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida Purchasing Department for external independent auditing services (Bid File Number 043-PLA-0420). The School Board of Polk County's Auditor Selection Committee sought proposals from experienced, qualified independent certified public accounting firms to provide external independent auditing services. The bid posting period ran from June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM until June 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM. The recommended bid award was scheduled for approval at the School Board Meeting on July 23, 2024. The contract is managed by Heather Jenkins and Lauren Hinton.

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA), based in Lakeland, Florida, was the recommended vendor for the bid award. The evaluation and review were completed on June 6, 2024 and June 10, 2024, respectively, with Denise Whitaker from the Purchasing Department as the evaluator and Mariangelie Jorge as the reviewer. Bidders were required to adhere to the bid protest procedures established by The School Board of Polk County, Florida, with protest filings subject to the requirements of Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes. Questions regarding the recommendation were directed to denise.whitaker@polk-fl.net. Board approval for the award was pending at the time of this notice.