2-Addendum 1 Pre-Bid Meeting and Q A.pdf

This is an Addendum document issued by the City of St. Pete Beach, Florida on July 29, 2026, pertaining to a Request for Proposals for Auditing Services. The City is seeking qualified certified public accountants and firms licensed to practice in Florida to provide independent auditing services covering fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, through September 30, 2030, with potential for a five-year extension. The audit scope requires compliance with Section 218.39, Florida Statutes, which mandates completion within nine months of each fiscal year-end, and encompasses forming opinions on basic financial statements and assessing whether operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements. The pre-bid meeting was held on July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams with attendance from City staff including John Taylor (Procurement Manager), Ariana Wilson-Romo (Executive Assistant, City Clerk's Office), Chris Tarkenton (Senior Finance Analyst), and Devon Schmidt (Finance Director), as well as representatives from Cherry Bekaert and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. Written questions are due by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM, submitted to purchasing@stpetebeach.org, with responses provided via addendum. Sealed bids must be received by 9:00 AM on August 19, 2026, via Bonfire, with public bid opening immediately following at 10:00 AM.

The Addendum confirms that the bid due date and time remain unchanged. Answers to submitted questions will be posted on the City website and Bonfire platform. No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or funding sources are detailed in this addendum document. The meeting included one question regarding who prepares the financial statements, with the response confirming that the Auditor is responsible for this function.