Audit Services for Fiscal Years Ending December 31, 2025, December 31, 2026, and December 31, 2027

Belknap County, New Hampshire is soliciting proposals for independent audit services for fiscal years ending December 31, 2025, 2026, and 2027 through RFP 2025-01FM. The county seeks a qualified certified public accounting firm to perform comprehensive financial audits, including single audit services for its governmental operations. The successful bidder will be required to complete fieldwork by March 31 of the respective following year, provide draft reports by May 15, and deliver final signed reports within five business days of resolving any issues. Proposals are due by June 24, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and must be submitted in triplicate to the Belknap County Finance Director. The county operates with an annual budget of approximately $37 million and employs around 280 personnel (200 full-time and 80 part-time). The contract includes an option to audit financial statements for three consecutive years, with potential extension upon mutual agreement. The county reserves the right to cancel the agreement with 60 days' notice after the first year and maintains flexibility in selecting the most qualified proposal that best serves its interests.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The county will make progress payments either monthly or in thirds, specifically at the end of fieldwork, upon draft issuance, and upon receipt of final reports. While the RFP does not detail a specific award value, the county's annual budget of $37 million suggests a potentially substantial contract value for audit services. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The procurement appears open to qualified certified public accounting firms capable of performing comprehensive financial and single audits for a complex county-level governmental organization. Prospective bidders should demonstrate extensive experience in governmental financial auditing, with particular expertise in municipal and county-level financial reporting and compliance requirements.