1-2610-006 RFQ Professional Auditing Services.pdf

CITY OF FRISCO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2610-006

PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE OF

THE PURCHASING MANAGER PRIOR TO:

December 2, 2025

@ 2:00PM CT

NO LATE SUBMITTALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

VIRTUAL BID OPENING:

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Questions are to be sent to purchasing@friscotexas.gov prior to:

November 20, 2025@ 4:00PM CT

Submissions must be supplied on CD or flash drive along with an original hard copy or submitted electronically via Bonfire, https://friscotexas.bonfirehub.com

For CD/flash drive and hard copy submittals, deliver or mail to:

CITY OF FRISCO

STEVE CONE

PURCHASING MANAGER

6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD

FRISCO, TX 75034

For additional information concerning this RFQ please contact:

Steve Cone, NIGP-CPP, CPPB Purchasing Manager scone@friscotexas.gov 972 292 5541

Erik Erwin, NIGP-CPP, CPPB Senior Buyer eerwin@friscotexas.gov 972 292 5549 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmUzOThmMmItZjAzMi00MWEzLThkZWEtNmM3OGFiMGUyOTJm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221946996a-f93f-4eb6-b620-0109ab3b573d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226dfbf177-d12d-4b16-bf56-b4333be88a83%22%7d tel:+14694450737,,95228876 tel:8773661298,,95228876 https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/33cfe68e-9eb8-4895-8e61-09ef1f3f4b2b?id=95228876 mailto:purchasing@friscotexas.gov https://friscotexas.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:scone@friscotexas.gov mailto:eerwin@friscotexas.gov

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #2610-006

PROPOSER MUST SUBMIT ORIGINAL SUBMISSIONS PLUS A DIGITAL COPY ON CD

OR FLASH DRIVE TO FACILITATE EVALUATION UNLESS SUBMITTING

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH BONFIRE.

It is the policy of the City to involve small businesses and qualified minority/woman owned businesses to the greatest extent possible in the procurement of goods, equipment, services, and construction projects.

The solicitation documents are available through Bonfire and vendors may register at https://friscotexas.bonfirehub.com/portal. Note that submissions must be received on Bonfire by the due date and time in order to be considered. Any submission that is not received on time will not be considered. Submissions via the Bonfire website is not mandatory, hard copy and cd/flash drive submittal in accordance with these solicitation specifications will also be accepted. Submissions and registration are free of charge, for more information on being a vendor visit the vendor portal at the link provided above.

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 2, 2025 BEFORE 2:00 PM CT BY

THE PURCHASING MANAGER’S OFFICE. NO SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED

AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME. ALL SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE

AND TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.

Submissions will be publicly opened and names of those that submitted read aloud at the Frisco City Hall located at 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, Texas 75034 on December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM CT in Room IC116 or via Teams.

Write the request for qualifications number, 2610-006, and name of the RFQ (Request for Qualifications), PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES, and the name of your organization on the outer envelope.

RFQ’s are to be submitted in accordance with the attached City specifications. The proposer is required to fill in every blank; failure to do so may be used as a basis for rejection of a submission. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submission, to waive formalities, or to proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the City.

The City will have the right and option to terminate the contract upon thirty (30) days written notice.

The successful proposer may be required to execute a written contract.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PROPOSER

1. INSTRUCTIONS: These instructions apply to all Proposals and become a part of the terms and conditions of any Proposal submitted and any agreement entered into subsequent thereto, unless exception is taken in writing by Proposer when submitting Proposal.

PROPOSALS

2. FORM: Proposer must submit original hard copy and a digital copy on CD or

Flashdrive of the sealed Proposal/written quote/proposal or submit electronically via bonfire to the Director of Administrative Services prior to response due date/time.

Failure to submit the additional copies may result in the Proposal being declared non responsive to specification and may not be further evaluated.

3. PRICING: Price(s) quoted must be held firm for a minimum of ninety (90) days from the date of Proposal closing. In the case of estimated requirement contract Proposal, the prices must remain firm for the period as specified in the Proposal. “Discount from list” Proposals are not acceptable unless specifically requested in the Proposal.

4. QUANTITIES: In the case of estimated requirements contract Proposal, quantities appearing are estimated as realistically as possible. However, the City reserves the right to increase, decrease or delete any item or items of material to be furnished while continuing to pay the price quoted on this Proposal regardless of quantity. The successful Proposer shall have no claim against the City for anticipated profits for the quantities called for, diminished, or deleted.

5. ERROR-QUANTITY: Proposals must be submitted on units of quantity specified, extended, and show total. In the event of discrepancies in extension, the unit prices shall govern.

6. F.O.B./DAMAGE: Quotations shall be proposed F.O.B. delivered to the designated

Municipal Facility, Frisco, Texas and shall include all delivery and packaging costs.

The City assumes no liability for goods delivered in damaged or unacceptable condition. The successful Proposer shall handle all claims with carriers, and in case of damaged goods, shall ship replacement goods immediately upon notification by the City.

7. DELIVERY PROMISE-PENALTIES: Proposals MUST show the number of calendar days required to place the material in the possession of the City. Do not quote shipping dates.

When delivery delay can be foreseen, the Proposer shall give prior written notice to the City, who shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to extend the delivery date if reasons for delay appear acceptable. Default in promised delivery, without acceptable reasons, or failure to meet specifications, authorizes the City to purchase the goods elsewhere, and charge any increase in cost and handling to the defaulting Proposer.

8. PROPOSER SHALL PROVIDE: With this Proposal response, the Proposer shall provide all documentation required. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection of Proposal.

9. ALTERING/WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS: Proposals cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. The signer of the Proposal, guaranteeing authenticity, must initial any interlineations alteration, or erasure made before opening time. No Proposal may be withdrawn after opening time without first submitting a written reason to the Director of Administrative Services and obtaining the Director of Administrative Services’ approval.

10. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS: No oral, telegraphic, telephonic, e-mailed, or facsimile Proposals will be considered at this time. All Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope.

11. CORRESPONDENCE: This Proposal number must appear on ALL correspondence, inquiries, Proposal submittal documents, etc. pertaining to this Invitation for Proposal.

12. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to this Invitation for

Proposal and specifications will be made by addenda. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Frisco Purchasing Division. An attempt will be made to mail, fax, or e-mail any addenda to all who are known to have received a copy of this Invitation for Proposal. Proposers shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the designated area on the Proposal document. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure receipt of all addenda and to include the changes in this Proposal document.

13. LATE PROPOSALS: Proposals received by the City after submission deadline shall be returned unopened and will be considered void and unacceptable. The City is not responsible for lateness of mail, carrier, etc.

14. PROPOSAL OPENINGS: All Proposals submitted will be read at the City’s regularly scheduled Proposal opening for the designated project. However the reading of a Proposal at Proposal opening should not be construed as a comment on the responsiveness of such Proposal or as any indication that the City accepts such Proposal as responsive.

The City will make a determination as to the responsiveness of Proposals submitted based upon compliance with all applicable laws, City of Frisco Purchasing Guidelines, and project documents, including but not limited to the project specifications and contract documents. The City will notify the successful Proposer upon award of the contract and according to state law; all Proposals received will be available for inspection at that time, unless otherwise provided by law.

15. PROPOSAL TABULATION: Proposers desiring a copy of the proposal tabulation may request it by emailing Purchasing@friscotexas.gov and referencing the bid number. BID RESULTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN BY TELEPHONE. You can also download a copy through Bonfire or on our website, www.friscotexas.gov.

16. PROTESTS: All protests regarding the Proposal solicitation process must be submitted in writing to the City within five (5) working days following the opening of Proposals. This includes all protests relating to advertising of Proposal notices, deadlines, Proposal opening, and all other related procedures under the Local Government Code, as well as any protests relating to alleged improprieties or ambiguities in the specifications.

This limitation does not include protests relating to staff recommendations as to award of this Proposal. Protests relating to staff recommendations may be directed to the Director of Administrative Services within five (5) days of the staff recommendation memo. Unless otherwise provided by law, all staff recommendations will be made available for public review prior to consideration by the City Council.

17. PROPOSAL AWARD: The City reserves the right to award a separate contract to separate Proposers for each item/group or to award one contract for the entire Proposal. Unless stipulated in the attached Proposal specifications, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible Proposer or to the Proposer who provides the goods or services specified herein at the best value for the City in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 252.043.

18. CHANGE ORDERS: No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions or specifications stated in the resulting contract. All change orders to the contract will be made in writing by the City.

PERFORMANCE

19. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS: A

prospective Proposer must affirmatively demonstrate Proposer's responsibility. A prospective Proposer must meet the following requirements:

A. Have adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain such resources as required;

B. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule;

C. Have a satisfactory record of performance;

D. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics; and E. Be otherwise qualified and eligible, as determined by the City, to receive an award.

The City may request representation and other information sufficient to determine Proposer's ability to meet these minimum standards listed above.

20. ASSIGNMENT: The successful Proposer shall not sell, assign, transfer or convey this contract in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the City.

21. SPECIFICATION-SAMPLES: Any catalog, brand name, or manufacturer's reference used is considered to be descriptive, not restrictive, and is indicative of the type and quality the City desires to purchase. Proposals on brands of like nature and quality may be considered unless specifically excluded. If proposing on other than reference, Proposal must certify article offered is equivalent to specifications and it is subject to approval by the using department and the Purchasing Division.

Samples, if required, shall be furnished free of expense to the City. SAMPLES

SHOULD NOT BE ENCLOSED WITH PROPOSAL UNLESS REQUESTED.

22. TESTING: An agent so designated, by the City, without expense to the City, may perform testing at the request of the City or any participating entity.

23. PACKAGING: Unless otherwise indicated, items will be new, unused, and in first class condition in containers suitable for damage-free shipment and storage.

24. DELIVERY: Deliveries will be acceptable only during normal working hours at the designated City Municipal Facility. The place of delivery shall be set forth in the purchase order. The terms of this agreement are “no arrival, no sale”.

25. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS: The title and risk of loss of goods shall not pass to the

City until the City actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point(s) of delivery.

26. PATENT RIGHTS: The Proposer agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any claim involving patent right infringement or copyrights on goods supplied.

PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENT

27. PURCHASE ORDERS: A purchase order(s) shall be generated by the City Director of Administrative Services to the successful Proposer. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices and packing slips. The City will not be held responsible for any work orders placed and/or performed without a valid current purchase order number. Payment will be made for all services rendered and accepted by the contract administrator for which a valid invoice has been received.

28. PROPOSAL SECURITY/BOND REQUIREMENTS: If required, Proposal security shall be submitted in the same manner as your proposal. Any electronic submittals will require the vendor to provide the original hard copy within three (3) business days of the notification of intent to award. Any Proposal submitted without bond or cashiers/certified check, where required, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Performance and/or payment bonds, when required, shall be submitted to the City, prior to commencement of any work pursuant to the agreement provisions.

29. FUNDING: The City is a home-rule municipal corporation operated and funded on an October 1 to September 30 basis, accordingly, the City reserves the right to terminate, without liability to the City, any contract for which funding is not available.

30. TAXES: The City is exempt from Federal Manufacturer's Excise, and State sales taxes. TAX MUST NOT BE INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL PRICING. Tax exemption certificates will be executed by the City and furnished upon request by the Finance Division.

31. PAYMENT TERMS: Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise specified by the City in this document. Prompt payment discounts may be used by the City in determining the lowest responsible Proposer.

32. INVOICES: Invoices must be submitted by the successful Proposer to:

accountspayable@friscotexas.gov

CONTRACT

33. CONTRACT PERIOD/RENEWAL OPTIONS: In the case of an annual contract, the contract shall be for a predetermined period as specified in the Invitation for Proposals. If a clause for option to renew for additional period(s) is (are) included, renewal(s) will be based solely upon the option and written agreement between both the City and the Contractor. Either party dissenting will terminate the contract in accordance with its initial specified term.

34. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Successful bidder agrees to extend prices to all entities that have entered into or will enter into joint purchasing Interlocal Cooperation Agreements with the City. The City is a participating member of the Collin County Governmental Purchasing Forum (the “Forum”). As such, the City has executed Interlocal Agreements, as permitted under Section 791.025 of the Texas Government Code with certain other governmental entities in Collin County authorizing participation in a cooperative purchasing program. The successful bidder may be asked to provide products/services, based upon bid price, to any other participant in the Forum

35. AUDIT: The City reserves the right to audit the records and performance of successful Proposer during the term of the contract and for three (3) years thereafter.

35. SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SHALL: Defend, indemnify and save harmless the

City and all its officers, Managers and employees and all entities, their officers, Managers and employees who are participating in this contract from all suits, actions or other claims of any character, name and description brought for or on account of any injuries, including death, or damages received or sustained by any person, persons, or property on account of any negligent act or fault of the successful Proposer, or of any Manager, officer, director, representative, employee, subcontractor or supplier in the execution of, or performance under, any contract which may result from Proposal award.

Successful Proposer shall pay any judgment with cost which may be obtained against the City and participating entities growing out of such injury or damages.

36. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT: The City reserves the right to enforce the performance of this contract in any manner prescribed by law or deemed to be in the best interest of the City in the event of breach or default of this contract. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately in the event the successful Proposer fails to: (1) meet delivery schedules; or (2) otherwise performs in accordance with these specifications. Breach of contract or default authorizes the City to, among other things, award to another Proposer, purchase elsewhere and charge the full increase in cost and handling to the defaulting successful Proposer.

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37. ACCEPTABILITY: All articles enumerated in the Proposal shall be subject to inspection by a City officer or employee designated for the purpose. If found inferior to the quality called for, or not equal in value to the specifications, deficient in workmanship or otherwise, this fact shall be certified to the Director of Administrative Services who shall have the right to reject the whole or any part of the same. Work determined to be contrary to specifications must be replaced by the Proposer and at its expense. All disputes concerning quality of supplies utilized in the performance of this Proposal will be determined solely by the City Director of Administrative Services or designated representative.

38. REMEDIES: The successful Proposer and the City agree that each party has all rights, duties, and remedies available as stated in the Uniform Commercial Code and any other available remedy, whether in law or equity.

39. VENUE: This contract will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This contract is performable in Collin County, Texas.

40. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATION: The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. All interpretations of these specifications shall be made on the basis of this statement.

41. NO PROHIBITED INTEREST: The Proposer acknowledges and represents they are aware of the laws and City Charter regarding conflicts of interest. The City Charter states in part that "No officer, whether elected or appointed, or any employee, whether full or part time, of the City shall have a substantial financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract, other than employment contracts, with the City; or have a substantial financial interest, direct or indirect in the sale to the City of any land, materials, supplies or services."

42. FORCE MAJEURE: If, by reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this contract, then such party shall give notice and full particulars of such Force Majeure in writing to the other party within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, except as hereinafter provided, but for no longer period, and such party shall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch.

The term Force Majeure as employed herein, shall mean acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, act of public enemy, orders of any kind of government of the United States or the State of Texas or any civil or military authority, insurrections, riots, epidemics, landslides, lightning, earthquake, fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, washouts, droughts, arrests, restraint of government and people, civil disturbances, explosions, breakage or accidents to machinery, pipelines, or canals, or other causes not reasonable within the control of the party claiming such inability. It is understood and agreed that the settlement of strikes and lockouts shall be entirely within the discretion of the party having the difficulty, and that the above requirement that any Force Majeure shall be remedied with all reasonable dispatch shall not require the settlement of strikes and lockouts by acceding to the demands of the opposing party or parties when such settlement is unfavorable in the judgment of the party having the difficulty.

43. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS: Effective January 1, 2006, Chapter

176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ, the vendor or person’s affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. By law, this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the City of Frisco not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

Chapter 176 and the questionnaire may be found at www.friscotexas.gov.

By submitting a response to this request, vendor represents that it is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code.

44. PREVAILING WAGE RATES: Contractors are required to pay not less than the rates determined using the prevailing wage rate as determined by the United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, to a worker employed by it in the execution of a contract for the construction of a public work, including a building, highway, road, excavation, and repair work or other project development or improvement, paid for in whole or in part from public funds, without regard to whether the work is done under public supervision or direction.. Contractors are required to comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2258, Prevailing Wage Rates. A worker is employed on a public work if the worker is employed by the contractor or any subcontractor in the execution of the contract for the project.

45. APPLICABLE LAW: Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and Frisco laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and policies, as they exist, may be amended or in the future arising, applicable to Contractor and its work in or around the Facility. Contractor shall ensure that its officers, employees, agents, contractors and other parties performing services for or on behalf of Contractor comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and policies.

46. STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall implement best management practices (BMPs) to prevent storm water pollution to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with the current City of Frisco Storm water Ordinance (11-11-52).

These BMPs include:

-Performing regular inspections and maintenance on vehicles and equipment to prevent fluid leaks.

-Implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for spill prevention and cleanup.

-Training and equipping all employees who are present on City property in appropriate actions in accordance with the SOP.

-Implementing proper material handling BMPs for transportation and storage.

-Implementing proper waste disposal BMPs.

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47. CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295): In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million.

The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016.

The Texas Ethics Commission was required to adopt rules necessary to implement that law, prescribe the disclosure of interested parties form, and post a copy of the form on the commission’s website. The commission adopted the Certificate of Interested Parties form

(Form 1295) on October 5, 2015. The commission also adopted new rules (Chapter

46) on November 30, 2015, to implement the law.

Filing Process:

Within ten days of being notified of award of a contract by the City of Frisco, the successful vendor (business entity) must use the Texas Ethics Commission’s web application, https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/File/, to enter the required information on Form 1295 and print a copy of the completed form, which will include a certification of filing that will contain a unique certification number. An authorized agent of the business entity must sign the printed copy of the form and have the form notarized. The completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing must be provided to the City of Frisco Purchasing division (within 10 days of being notified of award of a contract).

The City of Frisco is required to notify the commission, using the commission’s filing application, of the receipt of the filed Form 1295 with the certification of filing not later than the 30th day after the date the contract binds all parties to the contract.

The commission will post the completed Form 1295 to its website within seven business days after receiving notice from the governmental entity or state agency.

48. CHAPTER 2270 CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, Consultant hereby certifies that Consultant (a) does not boycott Israel; and (b) will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract with City, including during the term of this Agreement.

49. PROPRIETARY DATA - Bidder may, by written request, indicate as confidential any portion(s) of a bid that contain proprietary information, including manufacturing and/or design processes exclusive to the vendor. The City of Frisco will protect from public disclosure such portions of a bid unless directed otherwise by legal authority including the existing Texas Public Information Act.

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CITY OF FRISCO CONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractors providing good, materials and services for the City of Frisco shall, during the term of the contract with the City or any renewal or extension thereof, provide and maintain the types and amounts of insurance set forth herein. All insurance and certificate(s) of insurance shall contain the following provisions:

37. Name the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees as additional insureds as to all applicable coverage with the exception of workers compensation insurance.

38. Provide for at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City for cancellation, non-renewal, or material change or modification of any policies, evidenced by return receipt or United States Mail. The words “endeavor to” and “but failure” (to end of sentence) are to be eliminated from the Notice of Cancellation provision on standard ACORD certificates.

39. Provide for a waiver of subrogation against the City for injuries, including death, property damage, or any other loss to the extent the same is covered by the proceeds of insurance.

40. Endorsement applicable to each policy provided.

Insurance Company Qualification: All insurance companies providing the required insurance shall be authorized to transact business in Texas and rated at least “A” by A.M.

Best’s Key Rating Guide, or other equivalent rating service(s).

Certificate of insurance: A certificate of insurance evidencing the required insurance shall be submitted after award. If the contract is renewed or extended by the City, a certificate of insurance shall also be provided to the City prior to the date the contract is renewed or extended.

Type of Contract Type and amount of Insurance

Special Events General Liability insurance for personal injury

(including death) and property damage with a minimum of $1 Million Dollars per occurrence and $2 Million Dollars aggregate, including coverage for advertising injury and products coverage

Statutory Workers compensation insurance as required by state law

(If the contractor serves alcoholic beverages) Liquor Liability with a minimum of $1 Million Dollars per Occurrence and $2 Million Aggregate.

(If high risk or dangerous activities) Umbrella Coverage or Liability Excess Coverage of $ 2 Million Dollars

(If automobile or limousine service is involved even if volunteers) Automobile Liability with a minimum of $1 Million Dollars combined single limit.

Public Works and Construction General Liability insurance for personal injury

(including death) and property damage with a minimum of $1 Million Dollars per occurrence and $2 Million Dollars aggregate, including advertising injury, products coverage and (XCU) Explosion, collapse and underground (If high risk or dangerous activities) Umbrella Coverage or Excess Liability Coverage of $2 Million Dollars

Statutory Workers compensation insurance as required by state law

Professional Services Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1 Million Dollars per occurrence and $2 Million Dollars aggregate.

(If size or scope of project warrant) Umbrella Coverage or Excess Liability Coverage of $2 Million Dollars

Statutory Workers compensation insurance as required by state law

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Texas Government Code Section 2252.002 Non-resident Proposers:

A governmental entity may not award a governmental contract to a nonresident Proposer unless the nonresident underbids the lowest bid submitted by a responsible resident Proposer by an amount that is not less than the amount by which a resident Proposer would be required to underbid the nonresident Proposer to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the nonresident’s principal place of business is located.

In order to make this determination, please answer the following questions:

1. Address and phone number of your principal place of business:

2. Name and address of principal place of business, and phone number of your company's majority owner:

3. Name and address of principal place of business, and phone number of your company's ultimate parent company:

MINORITY/WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

It is the policy of the City of Frisco to involve small businesses and qualified minority/women-owned businesses to the greatest extent possible in the procurement of goods, equipment, services and construction projects. To assist us in our record keeping, please list below the names of the minority or woman-owned firms you would be utilizing in this bid, and note the monetary involvement:

NAME OF FIRM TELEPHONE # $ INVOLVEMENT

Please provide the following information for contract development.

Is your firm?

1. Sole Proprietorship YES NO

2. Partnership YES NO

3. Corporation YES NO

If company is a sole proprietorship, list the owner's full legal name:

If company is a partnership, list the partner's full legal name(s):

If company is a corporation, list the full legal name as listed on the corporate charter:

Is this firm a minority, or woman-owned business enterprise?

NO YES If yes, specify ( ) MBE ( ) WBE

Has this firm been certified as a minority/woman-owned business enterprise by any governmental agency? NO YES

If yes, specify governmental agency:

Date of certification:

AFFIDAVIT OF NO PROHIBITED INTEREST

THE STATE OF _____________ §

THE COUNTY OF ___________ §

I, __________________, a member of the Contractor team, make this affidavit and hereby under oath state the following:

I, and/or a person or persons related to me, have the following interest in a business entity that would be affected by the work or decision on the Project (Check all that apply):

Ownership of ten percent (10%) or more of the voting shares of the business entity.

Ownership of Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000) or more of the fair market value of the business entity.

Funds received from the business entity exceed ten percent (10%) of my income for the previous year.

Real property is involved, and I have an equitable or legal ownership with a fair market value of at least Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars

($25,000).

A relative of mine has a substantial interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by my business decision of the public body which I am a member.

Other:

None of the Above.

Upon filing this affidavit with the City of Frisco, Texas, I further affirm that no relative of mine, in the first degree by consanguinity or affinity, as defined in Chapter 573, TEX.

GOV’T CODE, as amended, is a member of a public body which took action on the agreement.

Signed this __ day of ______________, ______.

Signature of Official/Title

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared _____________________, and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief.

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day of ______________, Notary Public in and for the State of _____________ My commission expires: ______________________

Contract Risk Assessment Questionnaire Required Submittals

1. Has your business/company/organization filed for bankruptcy within the last five (5) years?

Yes No If so, please enclose details.

2. Has your business/company/organization ever had a contract for the general type of services/product sought by the City terminated for non-compliance or inadequate performance?

Yes No If yes, please enclose details.

3. Has your business/company/organization ever defaulted on a contract for the general type of services/product being sought by the City?

4. In the last five (5) years has there been or is there now pending any litigation, arbitration, governmental proceeding or regulatory proceeding involving claims in excess of $100,000 with respect to the performance of any services or the provision of any product by your business/company/organization?

5. Has your business/company/organization fulfilled all of its obligations relating to the payment of City taxes, fees, or other obligations if applicable?

Yes No If no, please enclose details.

6. In the last five (5) years, has your business/company/organization, been or currently involved in any action, audit or investigation brought by any federal government agency or authority or by any state or local governmental agency?

7. In the last five (5) years, has your business/company/organization been debarred or suspended for any reason by any federal, state or local government or has refrained from bidding on a project due to an agreement with such governmental agency?

Yes No If yes, please attach a full explanation.

8. In the past five (5) years, has your business/company/organization had its surety called upon to complete any contract, whether government or private sector? Yes No If yes, please enclose details.

9. In the past five (5) years, has your business/company/organization had a revocation, suspension or disbarment of any business or professional permit and/or license?

10. Has your firm or any of its owners, officers or partners ever been convicted of a federal or state crime of fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty?

Yes No If “yes,” identify on a separate signed page the person or persons convicted, the court (the City if a state court, the district or location of the federal court), the year and the criminal conduct.

11. In accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, do you certify that your business/company/organization (a) does not boycott Israel;

and (b) will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract with City?

Yes No

12. In accordance with Chapter 809 of the Texas Government Code, do you certify that your business/company/organization (a) does not boycott energy companies; and (b) will not boycott energy companies during the term of any contract with City? Yes No

13. In accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, do you certify that your business/company/organization does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (b) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract with the City? Yes No

Signature

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THE RESPONSES PROVIDED ARE

CORRECT AND TRUTHFUL TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND FOR THOSE

RESPONSES GIVEN WHICH ARE BASED ON INFORMATION AND BELIEF, THOSE

RESPONSES ARE TRUE AND CORRECT BASED ON MY PRESENT BELIEF AND

INFORMATION. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES ON BEHALF OF HIS/HER

BUSINESS/COMPANY/ORGANIZATION THAT THE CERTIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN

SECTIONS 11-13 ABOVE SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO ANY CONTRACT WITH

THE CITY.

Dated this ______ day of __________________ of the year _________

Name of organization: _____________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________________

Printed name and title: _____________________________________________

PROPOSER REMINDER LIST:

REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED?

ORIGINALS PLUS DIGITAL COPY INCLUDED, UNLESS SUBMITTING THROUGH BONFIRE?

ALL BLANKS COMPLETED ON THIS FORM?

COMPLETED COMPANY PROFILE/REFERENCES?

COMPLETED SIGNATURES?

Schedule of Events

Public Notification/Advertisement November 7, 2025

November 14, 2025

Deadline for Submitting Questions November 20, 2025 4:00PM CT

RFQ Responses Due December 2, 2025 2:00PM CT

Questions concerning this RFQ are due in writing via e-mail to purchasing@friscotexas.gov before the deadline for submitting questions stated above.

mailto:purchasing@friscotexas.gov

Request for Qualifications for 261-006

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Inquiries from Proposers

1.3 Costs Incurred in Responding

1.4 Proprietary Information

1.5 Response Instructions

1.6 Proposal Acceptance Period

1.7 Competitive Selection/Evaluation Factors

1.8 Review Committee/Evaluation Process

1.9 Additional Information

1.10 Negotiations

1.11 Release of Information

1.12 Contract Incorporation

1.13 Rights and Remedies

1.14 Contract Payment/Compliance Statement

1.15 Publicity

2.0 Nature of Services Required

2.1 General

2.2 Scope of Work to Be Performed

2.3 Auditing Standards to Be Followed

2.4 Reports to Be Issued

2.5 Preparation of ACFR

2.6 Bond Issuances

2.7 Special Issues

3.0 Description of the Entity

3.1 General

3.2 Organization of the City's Finance Department

3.3 Accounting Records

3.4 The Accounting System

4.0 Other Information and Requirements

4.1 Prior Audit

4.2 Work Area

4.3 Statements and Schedules to Be Prepared by Client

4.4 Audit Work Timing

4.5 Contractual Agreements

4.6 Working Papers

5.0 Proposal Format

5.1 Required Sections

5.2 Cover Letter

5.3 Executive Summary

5.4 Table of Contents

5.5 Firm Background, Principal Officers, and Prior Experience

5.6 Scope and Audit Approach

5.7 Proposed Schedule

5.8 Understanding of Work to be performed by the City Finance Department

5.9 Other References

5.10 Additional Data and Other Information

5.11 Concluding Remarks

6.0 Listing of Timelines and Dates

Appendix

A. Findings from recent external audit B. Organizational Chart C. Proposer Guarantees D. Proposer Warranties

1.0 General Information

1.1 Purpose

The City of Frisco, Texas (hereinafter referred to as the City) is requesting qualification statements from qualified and experienced public accounting firms whose principal officers are independent certified public accountants to audit the financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with the option of auditing the financial statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. These audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (U.S. GAAS), the standards set forth for financial audits in the U.S. Comptroller General’s Government Auditing Standards, (GAGAS), the provisions of the federal Single Audit Act Amendments and Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).

A one-year contract is contemplated, renewable for four additional one-year terms, subject to annual review and recommendation, the satisfactory negotiation of terms, the concurrence of the City of Frisco and the annual availability of an appropriation. The City Charter requires a mandatory five-year rotation of external audit firms.

Proposals submitted will be evaluated by City Staff and presented to the Budget & Audit Committee of the City Council. City Council will make the final determination of engagement award.

During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from the qualified firm, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. At the discretion of the City, firms submitting qualification statements may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process.

The City reserves the right to retain all qualification statements submitted and to use any ideas in a statement regardless of whether that statement is selected. Submission of a qualification statement indicates acceptance by the firm of the conditions contained in this Request for Qualifications, unless clearly and specifically noted in the statement submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the firm selected.

It is anticipated that the selection of a firm will be completed by March 1, 2026 Following the notification of the selected firm, it is expected an engagement contract will be executed between both parties by March 31, 2026, for the September 30, 2026 annual financial audit.

1.2 Inquiries from Firms

Questions related to this Request for Qualification must be submitted in writing no later than November 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Questions should be sent to purchasing@friscotexas.gov.

Statements of Qualifications should be returned in enough time to be received on or before 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 2, 2025. It is the firm's responsibility to ensure that they have received all addenda related to the Request for Qualifications. It shall be the sole responsibility of the respondent to ensure that their statement is received by the Purchasing Department within the time limit indicated. Late responses will not be considered.

1.3 Costs Incurred in Responding

All costs directly or indirectly related to preparation of a response to this Request for Qualification, any oral presentations required to supplement and/or clarify a statement, and/or reasonable demonstrations which may be, at its discretion, required by the City shall be the sole responsibility of and shall be borne completely by the firm.

1.4 Proprietary Information

The City of Frisco considers all information contained within the packet to be subject to the Open Records Act and nonproprietary in nature.

1.5 Response Instructions

The original Request for Qualifications and four copies of the statement should be returned in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the respondent and the Request for Qualifications Number or submitted electronically via Bonfire, https://friscotexas.bonfirehub.com. Your qualification statement may be mailed, or hand delivered to:

City of Frisco Purchasing Division ATTN: Steve Cone 6101 Frisco Square Blvd Frisco, Texas 75034

Late responses will not be considered.

mailto:purchasing@friscotexas.gov https://friscotexas.bonfirehub.com/portal

1.6 Statement Acceptance Period

All qualification statements must include a statement that they are valid for a minimum period of 90 days after the Request for Qualification closing date.

1.7 Competitive Selection/Evaluation Factors

This procurement will comply with applicable City of Frisco policy. The successful respondent will be selected on a rational basis. Evaluation factors outlined below shall be applied to all eligible, responsive respondents in comparing qualifications and selecting the successful offeror. Award of a contract may be made without discussion with respondent after statements are received. Statements should therefore be submitted on the most favorable terms.

Each statement of qualifications will be evaluated with the criteria listed below.

These criteria are listed in the order of importance to the City:

1. Demonstrated experience, qualifications, and professional activities of the audit team and the firm, including technical expertise of supervisory staff available to perform "on-site" work 30 pts

2. Responsiveness of the Request for Qualifications in clearly stating an understanding of the work to be performed 20 pts

3. Responsiveness to terms and conditions, including scheduling 20 pts

4. Completeness and thoroughness of the technical data and documentation. 20 pts

5. References – municipal experience is preferred. 10 pts

Oral interviews may be arranged at the discretion of the evaluation team to assist in making the final selection.

Cost will not be included in the response and will be negotiated with the most qualified firm.

1.8 Review Committee/Evaluation Process

The response to this Request for Qualification will be reviewed and evaluated by City professional staff from the Financial Services Department.

The staff will present this evaluation to the Budget & Audit Committee of the City Council for review.

The final selection will be made by the Frisco City Council with advice and recommendation from the Budget & Audit Committee and City staff.

1.9 Additional Information

The City reserves the right to require additional information during the evaluation period.

Each proposal must designate a person(s) who will be responsible for answering technical and contractual questions.

1.10 Negotiations

The City reserves the right to negotiate all elements of a proposal to ensure that the best possible consideration be afforded to all concerned. Price will be negotiated with the top ranked firm. If satisfactory terms cannot be agreed upon, the City will end negotiations with the top ranked firm and begin negotiations with the next highest ranked firm.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to resolicit for proposals in such an event.

1.11 Release of Information

Submission of information by the proposer shall not be released by the City during the proposal evaluation process or prior to contract award, unless required by the Attorney General.

1.12 Contract/Engagement Letter Incorporation

Proposers should be aware that the contents of the successful proposal may become a part of any subsequent contractual document that may arise from this Request for Qualification. Failure of a proposer to accept this obligation may result in the cancellation of any award.

1.13 Rights and Remedies

The rights and remedies of the City provided herein shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under any subsequent contract.

1.14 Contract Payment/Compliance Statement

The contract or engagement letter shall be prepared by the auditors, under the direction of the City, and shall incorporate all applicable provisions. Payment for all services other than those described as "special projects" will be made based on an all- inclusive, not-to-exceed fee estimate, with progress payments as mutually determined to be appropriate.

These payments shall be based upon completion of phases of the work.

1.15 Publicity

Any publicity, news releases, and/or advertising pertaining to this Request for Qualification and/or the awarding of any contract relating to the Request for Qualification may not be made without prior written approval of the City.

2.0 Nature of Services Required

2.1 General

The City of Frisco is requesting Statements of Qualification from qualified public accounting firms to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with the option to audit the City's financial statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. These audits are to be performed in accordance with the provisions contained in this Request for Qualification.

2.2 Scope of Work to Be Performed

The City of Frisco desires the auditor to express an opinion on the fair presentation of its basic financial statement and schedules in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.