Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals - Professional Auditing Services

Issuing Agency

City of Wildwood

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Sep 2, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Proposals - Professional Auditing Services
Category:	Administration/Finance
Status:	Open

Description: NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSProfessional Auditing ServicesCity of Wildwood, Missouri The City of Wildwood, Missouri, is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced certified public accounting firms to provide professional auditing services for the City’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with the option to provide auditing services for up to three (3) additional fiscal years, through December 31, 2029. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting the City’s annual financial statement audit in accordance with applicable professional auditing standards and preparing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The City has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the past twenty-four (24) consecutive years and expects the selected firm to assist the City in maintaining this standard of financial reporting. RFP Document: Electronic copies of the RFP are available, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, after 2:00 P.M. CDT, and can be viewed in electronic form at: https://cityofwildwood.com/DocumentCenter/View/11108/City-of-Wildwood_Professional-Auditing-Services-RFP_09022026 . Paper copies are also available from the City of Wildwood. These paper copies of the RFP are available at Wildwood City Hall (receptionist desk), 16860 Main Street, Wildwood, Missouri 63040, upon request. Submittal Instructions: Proposals for PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES must be received by 12:00 P.M. CDT on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to: Ronna Alaniz Finance Officer City of Wildwood Email: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. The 12:00 P.M. CDT cutoff time for acceptance of electronically submitted proposal documents is determined by the Department of Administration, not that of the respondent. RFP Questions: Questions regarding this Request for Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 P.M. CDT on Friday, September 18, 2026, to Ronna Alaniz, Finance Officer, at the email address listed above. Questions received will be answered and distributed to all firms that have received the RFP from the City. Scope of Work: The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the annual audit of the City’s financial statements; preparation of the financial section of the ACFR; preparation of required audit reports and schedules; preparation of a Management Letter; technical assistance regarding accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and GASB standards; assistance with the GFOA Certificate of Achievement program; and presentation of the audited financial report to the Mayor and City Council. A Single Audit shall be performed if required under applicable federal requirements. Proposal Requirements: Each respondent should review the full Request for Proposal (RFP) document linked below for complete proposal requirements, specifications, and submission instructions. The following provides a general overview of the information and materials that must be included in each proposal: License and Independence: Confirm that the firm and proposed key professional staff are properly licensed to practice in Missouri and provide a statement of independence in accordance with applicable professional auditing standards. Respondents must disclose relevant relationships with the City and services provided to the City during the past five (5) years. Firm Qualifications: Provide information regarding the firm's experience, governmental audit practice, coordinating office, governmental audit staff, and the qualifications and experience of proposed engagement personnel. Respondents must also provide information regarding the firm's most recent external quality control review, applicable federal or state reviews, and any relevant disciplinary actions. Governmental Experience: Identify Missouri governmental entities currently served by the coordinating office, including the length of service, with emphasis on municipal and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) engagements. Respondents must also identify governmental engagements gained or lost during the past five (5) years. Audit Approach: Describe the firm's proposed approach to conducting the City's annual financial statement audit, including the overall audit plan, anticipated areas of emphasis, use of audit software and data analytics, and anticipated audit issues or challenges. The proposal should also address the firm's experience working with electronic financial records and financial management systems, including Tyler Technologies' INCODE ERP 10. Transition and Prior Auditor Coordination: Describe the firm's approach to transitioning the engagement from the City's current independent auditor, including coordination with the predecessor auditor and review of prior-year audit documentation. Audit Schedule: Provide an estimated timeline for completing the field audit, issuing the audit opinion, and completing the required reports and ACFR. The City's final ACFR must be completed by June 15 to allow for submission to the GFOA by its June 30 deadline. GASB Compliance: Describe the firm's approach to assisting the City with applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and new pronouncements affecting the City's financial reporting. Fees and Proposed Schedule of Compensation: Each respondent must complete and submit the Proposed Schedule of Compensation, included as Attachment A to the RFP document, as part of its proposal. The completed schedule shall include proposed audit fees for fiscal year 2026 and each of the three (3) additional fiscal years (2027–2029), including the cost of preparing the ACFR. Respondents must separately identify any fees for Single Audits, additional ACFR copies, and additional audit or other services, including applicable hourly rates. Any fee impacts associated with audit scheduling should also be identified. Standard Consultant Services Agreement: Each respondent must submit an executed copy of the City's Standard Consultant Services Agreement, included as Attachment B to the RFP document. Insurance Requirement: Each respondent must submit, as part of its proposal, a current Certificate of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverages required by the City's Standard Consultant Services Agreement and naming the City of Wildwood, Missouri, as an Additional Insured for applicable coverages. Respondents are responsible for reviewing the complete RFP document linked below and submitting all information and documentation required therein. In the event of any discrepancy between this summary and the full RFP, the requirements contained in the published RFP document shall govern. The City of Wildwood reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities or deficiencies, negotiate with any or all respondents, and/or award the contract to the firm whose proposal the City determines best serves the interests and requirements of the City. The City is not obligated to select the lowest-cost proposal. The City will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by a respondent in preparing or submitting a proposal. The distribution of this Request for Proposals or receipt of any proposal shall not be construed as creating a contractual obligation between the City of Wildwood and any responding firm. The selected firm will be required to execute the City’s Standard Consultant Services Agreement. Publication Date/Time: 9/2/2026 2:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2026 12:00 PM Contact Person: Ronna Alaniz Finance Officer City of Wildwood Email: ralaniz@cityofwildwood.com Direct: (636) 405-2027 Business Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M-F) Related Documents: City of Wildwood_Professional Auditing Services RFP_09.02.2026

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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