Request for Statement of Qualifications - Master Agreement for As-Needed Contract Studies and Audits

The County of Los Angeles Department of Auditor-Controller is soliciting a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to establish a Master Agreement for as-needed contract studies and audits. The procurement seeks to pre-qualify vendors across three distinct project types: Studies, Management Audits, and Financial/Compliance Audits. Qualified vendors will be selected to form a pool of contractors who can be engaged for specific projects as needs arise within the county. Vendors must demonstrate expertise in their selected audit category and will have the flexibility to subcontract with additional resources to build comprehensive project teams when specialized skills are required. The solicitation was posted on December 12, 2016, with proposals due by January 16, 3025. Interested vendors must request the full RFSQ document by emailing contract.audits@auditor.lacounty.gov. The primary evaluation criteria will likely focus on vendor qualifications, technical expertise, prior audit experience, and the ability to assemble multidisciplinary teams capable of addressing complex county audit requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified professional services firms with demonstrated audit and study capabilities. The Master Agreement structure suggests multiple vendors may be selected, creating a competitive pool from which the county can draw specialized audit resources. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the document, though the as-needed contract model implies potential for ongoing, variable-scope work. The procurement does not specify restrictions based on business size, ownership structure, or disadvantaged enterprise status. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in conducting studies, management audits, and financial/compliance audits for county-level projects, with an emphasis on technical competence and adaptability in responding to the county's evolving audit requirements.