Tooele County- Financial Auditor Services

Tooele County has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for External Auditing Services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with potential annual renewals for up to four additional years. The county is seeking qualified certified public accounting firms to perform an independent financial audit of its financial statements, adhering to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance for federal awards. The comprehensive scope of work includes conducting an annual audit of financial statements, potentially preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR), performing a Single Audit in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance, auditing compliance with state and federal grant agreements, preparing Utah State Auditor's reports, attending public meetings, and reviewing internal controls. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across five key criteria: Qualifications & Experience (30 points), Understanding of Scope (25 points), Methodology & Work Plan (20 points), References & Past Performance (10 points), and Project Costs (15 points). Key dates for this procurement include October 1, 2025 as the advertisement date, with questions due by October 10, 2025 at 3 PM, and proposals due by October 20, 2025 at 4 PM, all to be submitted through the Utah State Purchasing U3P Website.

The RFP does not explicitly mention any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Tooele County currently utilizes Tyler Munis as its financial software and operates on a calendar year cycle, which prospective bidders should consider when developing their proposals. Proposers must submit a separate, itemized cost proposal that includes annual audit fees, Single Audit fees, travel costs, hourly rates for additional services, and optional service rates. The county will employ a cost formula that assigns points based on the lowest proposed price, with the lowest bidder receiving 100% of available price points. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the document, the county reserves the right to reject any proposals or negotiate further with potential contractors. Potential bidders should note the 1GB file upload limit when submitting their proposals and understand that the contract award will not be posted on the Division of Purchasing website, requiring direct contact with the designated county office for award information.