Project Information

Bid Title

Garland County 2024 Single Audit

Issuing Agency

Garland County

Location

Arkansas

Published Date

Feb 16, 2025

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2024FedAudit

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2024FedAudit
Bid Title:	Garland County 2024 Single Audit
Category:	Finance
Status:	Open

Description: Request for Proposal (RFP) Single Federal Audit Services Garland County, Arkansas For Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024 Date of Issue: February 16, 2025 Proposal Due Date: February 27, 2025 1. Introduction Garland County, Arkansas, is seeking proposals from qualified, experienced accounting firms to perform a Single Federal Audit (Single Audit) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. 2. Scope of Work The selected audit firm will be required to: Conduct a thorough Single Federal Audit of Garland County’s schedule of federal awards for the year ending December 31, 2024. Provide an audit opinion and issue a report, including any findings or recommendations. Complete the appropriate sections of the Data Collection Form that summarizes the audit findings so that management may electronically submit the reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. 3. Proposal Requirements Please include the following information in your proposal: Firm Profile: A brief overview of your firm, including experience with Single Audits. Team Members: Names and qualifications of the staff assigned to the audit. Audit Approach: A description of your approach to conducting the audit. References: At least two references for county or municipality audits performed. Fee Proposal: A breakdown of the fees for the audit services. Timeline: The estimated timeline for completing the audit. Succession Plan: A description of your procedure from completion and delivery of the audit in the event that your firm ceases operations for any reason during the term of the agreement. 4. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Firm’s Experience and Qualifications: Experience with federal audits, local government audits, and relevant industry expertise. References and Past Performance: Positive feedback from past clients and evidence of successful audit completion. Cost: A reasonable and competitive fee structure for the scope of work outlined. Timeliness: Ability to meet the audit timeline and federal filing deadlines. 5. Submission Instructions Proposals must be submitted by February 27, 2025. Proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with “RFP for Single Federal Audit – Garland County, Arkansas.” All submissions must be sent to: Garland County Judge’s Office 501 Ouachita Ave., Room 210 Hot Springs, AR 71901 For any questions or clarifications, please contact Susan Ashmore, Garland County Comptroller, at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or (501)-651-7063. Any updates or addendums to the RFP will be posted on the Garland County website at garlandcounty.org 6. Audit Schedule and Deadlines Proposal Submission Deadline: February 27, 2025 Proposal Review Period: February 28, 2025 Audit Engagement Start Date: As soon as April 1, 2025 Final Audit Report Submission: September 1, 2025 7. Terms and Conditions Garland County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, as well as to negotiate final terms with the selected firm. The selected firm will be required to enter into a formal contract with Garland County, which will include specific terms related to confidentiality, timeline adherence, and reporting standards. The audit firm will be responsible for ensuring that the audit complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Publication Date/Time: 2/16/2025 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2025 5:00 PM Contact Person: Susan Ashmore, CPA Garland County Comptroller 501-651-7063 sashmore@garlandcounty.org Business Hours: 8 am until 5 pm Fax Number: 501-651-7063

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541219Other Accounting Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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