RFP2026-02 Audit Services

The Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Economic Development Authority, and Orange County Broadband Authority have issued Request for Proposal RFP2026-02 for comprehensive audit services targeting fiscal year 2026 and subsequent four years. The procurement seeks qualified certified public accounting firms to conduct financial statement audits for multiple county entities. Specific deliverables include a thorough examination and verification of financial records, with a focus on fiscal transparency and compliance. Respondents must demonstrate professional certification as certified public accountants and possess extensive experience in governmental financial auditing. The proposal requires digital submission of comprehensive audit documentation, with a specific due date of February 5, 2026. Proposing firms should be prepared to provide detailed documentation demonstrating their expertise in governmental financial review, including prior experience with similar county-level audit engagements. The procurement timeline indicates the contract will cover audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with options for four subsequent fiscal years.

While the specific procurement documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, potential respondents should anticipate standard governmental procurement protocols. The procurement appears open to qualified certified public accounting firms with demonstrated expertise in governmental financial auditing. No incumbent vendor information is provided within the available documentation. The proposal does not specify a precise budget range or award value, suggesting interested firms should prepare competitive cost proposals aligned with standard governmental audit service rates. Respondents will likely be evaluated on criteria including professional credentials, prior governmental audit experience, proposed methodology, cost structure, and demonstrated capacity to comprehensively review multi-entity financial documentation. Interested accounting firms should carefully review the complete request for proposal documentation to ensure full compliance with Orange County's specific audit service requirements and submission guidelines.