The California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. CEFA02-25 for comprehensive audit services covering fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, and 2026/2027. The procurement seeks a qualified certified public accounting firm to conduct annual audits of CEFA's Bond Financing Program Fund, with specific requirements including preparing financial statements, evaluating internal controls, and completing the State Controller's Special Districts Financial Transactions Report. Minimum qualifications for proposing firms include maintaining a California office, being licensed to do business in the state, and demonstrating experience conducting at least five audits of California governmental agencies within the past four years. The evaluation process will score proposals across four key areas: personnel qualifications (20 points), firm experience (25 points), experience with governmental agencies (25 points), and cost (30 points). Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. PT on May 16, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025, pending Department of General Services approval. The RFP includes several preference and incentive programs designed to support small and disadvantaged businesses, specifically offering a 5% preference for small businesses and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor with a maximum total value of $75,000, not exceeding $25,000 per year over the three-year contract term. Proposing firms must submit comprehensive documentation, including a detailed cost proposal worksheet, professional references, and various mandatory certification forms. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City, targeting audit services that meet the minimum requirements of the State Controller's Office. Interested firms must carefully review all RFP documentation and ensure complete compliance with the specified submission guidelines and evaluation criteria to be considered for this government contract opportunity.
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