Audit Services

This Request for Proposal seeks qualified audit service providers to conduct financial audits for Mar Lee School District, a K-8 school district in Marshall, Michigan, serving approximately 310 students with 50 employees, for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The procurement requires comprehensive audit services including an Independent Auditor's Report, Single Audit Report, Report on Internal Controls, and Management Letters, all conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards, the Michigan School Auditing Manual, the Revised School Code, and the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Awards, with financial statements prepared under GASB standards. Key deliverables include final fieldwork completion in August of each year, draft statements by September 30th, and final reports presented no later than the second Tuesday of November. Vendors must submit one hardcopy proposal by 10:00 AM on April 10, 2026, to the district's administration office at 21236 H. Drive North, Marshall, MI 49068, with proposals publicly opened at 10:15 AM the same day. A voluntary pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the same location. Respondents must provide comprehensive general vendor information, detailed staffing qualifications, references from similar projects preferably within Jackson, Eaton, Kalamazoo, Ingham, Branch, or Calhoun Counties, a completed W-9 Form, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification, and a completed Bid Form. All proposals must remain firm for ninety days after the due date, and the district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and award to other than the lowest bidder.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent eligibility, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget allocation or pricing structure is mandated; vendors must disclose their total proposed cost for evaluation consideration. Respondents are required to maintain working papers and accessible records for seven years with secure data management protocols. All communication regarding the RFP should be directed to Chad M. Holt, Superintendent, at (269) 781-5412 or holtc@mar-lee.org. The RFP does not provide a stated award value or budget range for the three-year contract period.