Audit Services

Flagler County is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to conduct comprehensive financial audits for the County Board of County Commissioners and its five elected Constitutional Officers. The procurement, identified as RFP #25-RFP-033, requires auditing services for three fiscal years ending September 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. The audits must be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, Federal Single Audit Act requirements, and Florida statutory regulations. Specific deliverables include auditing financial statements, reviewing internal control structures, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on producing the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system: qualifications (15%), relevant experience (20%), approach (20%), personnel (25%), and cost proposal (20%). Proposals are due on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award following review by a six-member Audit Committee.

The solicitation requires proposing firms to meet specific qualifications, including being established in Florida for at least ten years, licensed to practice in the state, and having experience auditing governmental entities with budgets of $100 million or more. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the county's standard terms and conditions indicate a tax-exempt status and require vendors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. The contract does not specify an exact award value, leaving pricing details to be determined through the competitive proposal process. Vendors must provide insurance from an A.M. Best "A-" or better rated insurance firm and comply with the county's sovereign immunity rights as defined in Florida Statutes. The procurement appears open to certified public accounting firms meeting the specified qualifications, with the selection based on providing the best overall value to the county.