RFP # 2024-013 Audit Services

The City of Salem, Virginia is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accountant firms to provide professional financial statement audit services for the City of Salem (City) and the City of Salem School Division (Schools). The successful Offeror will also provide related accounting and consulting services to the City and Schools on an as-needed basis, beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The initial contract period encompasses financial audits for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on February 15, 2024, and the evaluation criteria include the Offeror's understanding of the work, experience and qualifications, approach to performing the services, and proposed fees/costs.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent auditor, Brown, Edwards & Company, is allowed to bid, and the City has indicated satisfaction with their performance. The RFP does not provide an estimated award value or budget range for the audit services contract.