37-20250718133550 wgwa

The Willow Grove Water Association (WGWA) in Pike County, Mississippi, is seeking audit services for a project funded by the Mississippi State Department of Health's American Rescue Plan Act: Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive audit services on an as-needed basis. Proposers must submit five copies of their proposal by mail to PO Box 47, Brandon, MS 39043, with a strict deadline of 4:00 PM on August 15, 2025. The selected auditor will be required to perform either a single audit in accordance with 2CFR 200.514 or an Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement meeting US Treasury ARPA requirements, with the final scope of work to be negotiated during contract execution. Proposal evaluation will be conducted by a selection committee using a point-based system that considers Qualifications (40 points), Experience (20 points), Project Knowledge (20 points), and Cost (20 points). Proposals may be held for up to 30 days for review and investigation, with the contract to be awarded on a fixed price basis to the most advantageous qualified individual or firm.

The RFP explicitly encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), providing potential opportunities for diverse businesses to participate in the procurement. The contract is subject to various Uniform Guidance provisions related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which includes specific requirements covering definitions, cost principles, and audit standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is structured to select the most qualified provider based on a comprehensive evaluation of technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness. The contract will be governed by federal guidelines associated with the American Rescue Plan Act, ensuring rigorous compliance and oversight of the audit services. Potential proposers should carefully review the RFP documentation to understand the full scope of requirements, with particular attention to the detailed evaluation criteria and submission guidelines that will determine the successful contractor.