Professional Auditing Services
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2027-001-HR
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Helen Reed helen.reed@sarasotafl.gov (941) 263-6443
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Sarasota is requesting proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to audit its financial statements for fiscal years ending September 30, 2027, 2028, and 2029, with proposals due November 17, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
Audits must comply with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and Chapter 10.550 of the Rules of the Auditor General for the State of Florida. The Auditor's Report must cover all City funds and include an unqualified opinion unless the auditor furnishes the City timely reasons for any qualification, disclaimer, or adverse opinion.
Minimum qualifications require at least three years in business providing auditing services and key personnel with at least three years of relevant experience. Proposers must carry Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars combined single limit per occurrence, Worker's Compensation insurance, and Automobile Liability insurance. Responses are limited to a maximum of 150 single-sided pages and must include all-inclusive pricing submitted on forms provided within the City's electronic solicitation program.
An Audit Committee of at least three members, chaired by a City Commission member, will evaluate proposals on December 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with a potential second evaluation meeting on December 21, 2026 if necessary. Selected firms may be requested to make oral presentations. All responses are irrevocable offers valid for 120 days. Questions are due October 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, request additional information or clarifications, and waive minor irregularities. Procurement contact: Helen Reed at helen.reed@sarasotafl.gov.
Opportunity text
The City of Sarasota (City) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and the auditing of its financial statements for each of the two subsequent fiscal years. These audits are to be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General for the State of Florida.
Proposals submitted will be evaluated by an Audit Committee of at least three members, one of which will be a member of the City Commission, who will serve as the chair of the Audit Committee.
During the evaluation process, the Audit Committee and the City reserve the right, where it may serve the City's best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from proposers, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. At the discretion of the City or the Audit Committee, firms submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process.
The Auditor's Report shall cover all funds of the City in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance); and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General for the State of Florida.
The auditor's opinion shall be unqualified unless the auditor furnishes the City, on a timely basis, the reasons for qualifying the opinion, disclaiming an opinion, or rendering an adverse opinion.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Professional_Auditing_Services.pdf |
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