RFP 20252907_Updated 7-31-25.pdf

The government file is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) in Vermont, seeking annual financial statement audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The procurement is targeting qualified certified public accounting firms to conduct comprehensive financial audits in compliance with governmental accounting standards. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2025, with proposals due by August 27, 2025, representing a standard 30-day response window. The contract includes potential two-year renewal options, indicating CSWD's interest in establishing a long-term audit partnership.

While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears to be an open competition without set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. Typical considerations for such engagements likely include technical capability, audit approach, professional credentials, past performance, and proposed audit fees. Although precise award value details are not specified, governmental audit contracts of this nature typically range from $25,000 to $75,000 annually. Prospective bidders must be licensed certified public accounting firms with demonstrated experience in governmental financial auditing, prepared to provide detailed financial reporting consistent with public sector standards.