Clean Water State Revolving Fund CWSRF Audit

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is soliciting a professional services contract for a Certified Public Accountant to conduct a single audit of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The procurement, identified by Solicitation Number ARFQ 0313 DEP2500000067, requires an auditor to express an opinion on the fund's financial statements in accordance with U.S. accounting principles and provide reports on internal controls and compliance with Title VI of the Clean Water Act. Key deliverables include an entrance conference within two weeks of contract award, field work and draft financial statements to be completed by September 15, 2025, an exit conference and draft audit report by October 6, 2025, and a final audit report due by October 15, 2025. Vendors must be Certified Public Accountants with peer reviews from the last 6 years showing a "pass" or "pass with deficiencies" rating. Bid submissions are due electronically through wvOASIS by April 23, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with technical questions accepted until April 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost that meets the specified requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the solicitation documents. The audit will cover multiple federal grant programs, including the 66.447 OSG Program and the 66.458 Clean Water State Revolving Fund, with projected expenditures ranging from $1,000,000 to $27.7 million across fiscal years. The CWSRF is funded through project loan repayments, fees, and multiple Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants, including base capitalization grants, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grants, and a Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Program Grant. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the audit will focus on the fund's purpose of providing low-interest loans to communities for wastewater system upgrades and clean water supply improvements. The contract is structured as a term contract with the potential for up to three successive one-year renewals, contingent on mutual written consent and subject to legislative funding appropriations. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional/malpractice insurance.