Audit Services

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is seeking proposals for municipal audit services through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The procurement is specifically targeting professional and qualified accounting firms to conduct the city's annual municipal audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The selected vendor will be responsible for performing comprehensive financial auditing services, including providing guidance and recommendations for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement, technical assistance, and specialized audits for the Food and Beverage Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax. Proposers must submit separate technical and cost proposals by 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on February 20, 2024. The evaluation criteria will include assessments of qualifications and experience, task list and timeline, references, contractual terms, and cost proposal. The City intends to award a three-year contract with an option to renew for two additional years, with the final contract subject to City Council approval.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the audit services suggests a significant professional services contract. Proposers are required to provide detailed costs by task, total proposed cost, and an hourly rate fee schedule. The City reserves the right to negotiate contractual terms and conditions with the highest-ranked proposer. Interested firms must carefully review the full RFP documentation, which includes sample contract terms, submission instructions, and guidelines for requesting clarifications or submitting questions about the procurement opportunity.