Internal Auditor Services

The School District of St. Lucie County, Florida is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-02 to procure Internal Auditor Services as defined in Florida Statutes 1001.42(12)(l). The district seeks proposals from Certified Public Accounting firms to provide ongoing financial verification, comprehensive risk assessments, and auditing services with an emphasis on evaluating the five components of internal control: Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information and Communication, and Monitoring. Qualified proposers must be licensed in Florida, have conducted audits for at least three public entities (including at least one Florida school district) within the past four years, and be willing to provide in-person services, as virtual-only arrangements will not be accepted. Deliverables include audit reports prepared for presentation to the district school board, with focus areas encompassing internal controls assessment, regulatory compliance verification, operational efficiency evaluation, financial record reliability verification, asset safeguarding mechanisms, and financial solvency analysis. The RFP evaluation is structured on a 100-point scale comprising Experience and Qualifications (50 points), Approach/Methodology (35 points), and Cost (15 points). The initial contract period is one year with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. Proposals are due November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a public opening scheduled at the School Board office located at 9461 Brandywine Lane in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers are required to submit certifications including drug-free workplace compliance, Jessica Lunsford Act compliance, and scrutinized company certification as part of their proposal packages. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractor details are referenced in the available solicitation materials. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP notice. Interested firms should direct inquiries to the School District of St. Lucie County through the contact information provided: phone 772.429.3600 or the district website www.stluccieschools.org.