Independent External Audit Services

Grand County, Utah is seeking proposals from qualified independent certified public accountants or firms to provide comprehensive external audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The procurement focuses on conducting a thorough financial audit of the County's financial statements, with specific emphasis on reviewing internal controls and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The selected contractor will be responsible for auditing the County's primary financial statements as well as four component units: Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District, Grand County Recreation Special Service District, Solid Waste Special Service District #1, and Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District. Key evaluation criteria will heavily weight experience in governmental auditing standards, modified accrual accounting methods, and financial reporting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted on July 29, 2025, with proposals due by August 15, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline of approximately two weeks for interested certified public accounting firms to prepare and submit their proposals.

While the RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the document suggests a competitive procurement process open to qualified independent certified public accounting firms with demonstrable governmental auditing experience. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the audit services, which implies that pricing will be a competitive component of the proposal evaluation. Prospective bidders should demonstrate substantial expertise in governmental accounting, particularly in handling special service district audits and complex financial reporting requirements. The successful contractor will need to provide comprehensive audit services that meet professional standards and provide thorough financial oversight for Grand County and its associated special service districts.