Auditor of State RFP 2024-4

The Iowa Office of Auditor of State has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024-4 for City Periodic Examination Services targeting audit services for the cities of Grant, Hancock, Imogene, and Shambaugh, covering the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. The procurement seeks a qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm to conduct comprehensive financial examinations using attestation standards from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Government Auditing Standards. Proposing firms must submit detailed proposals demonstrating firm qualifications, staff experience, understanding of work scope, and proposed fees, including hourly rates for different staff classifications, estimated total hours, and out-of-pocket expenses. The RFP requires a maximum all-inclusive fee and a comprehensive examination of cities' financial records, potentially including separate Municipal Utilities. Sealed proposals or scanned PDFs must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2024, to Room 111 of the State Capitol Building, with contract award expected by June 26, 2024, and final agreed-upon procedures reports due by November 29, 2024.

The RFP documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation appears open to qualified CPA firms capable of meeting the technical and professional requirements outlined in the RFP. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the RFP requires proposing firms to provide comprehensive fee structures with hourly rates and estimated total hours, suggesting flexibility in pricing. The primary point of contact for this RFP is Dana Davis, who can be reached at Dana.Davis@aos.iowa.gov or +1 515-281-5834. Interested firms are advised to carefully review all attached documents and follow the specific submission guidelines, noting that proposals should not be submitted through the standard IMPACS system.