External Auditing Services
| Bidders ID: | NBD21944550317929079 |
|---|---|
| Due Date: | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | Florida |
| Agency: | Citrus County School Board |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation Number: | 2025-32-RFP |
| Source: | Members Only |
Main
Agency
Citrus County School Board
Citrus County School Board
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2025
2025
Title
External Auditing Services
External Auditing Services
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Finance
Finance
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
INTENT AND OVERVIEW
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firm(s) to provide external independent auditing services for The School Board of Citrus County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as “CCSB”). CCSB seeks an annual audit as required by Florida Statutes, Section 218.39 and the Rules of the Auditor General, Chapter 10.800. It is the intent of CCSB to award a contract with the most qualified, responsive, and responsible certified public accounting firm to provide external independent auditing services for CCSB’s fiscal years and other services as described in the Request for Proposal. Services will be coordinated and implemented by the district’s Director of Finance. All Respondents shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements outlined herein and the proposal shall comply fully with the terms, conditions, and specifications of this solicitation to be considered. Respondents are encouraged to provide their best offer with the initial proposal since the CCSB reserves the right to award a contract based on initial proposals without further discussion, evaluation, or negotiation.
INTENT AND OVERVIEW
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firm(s) to provide external independent auditing services for The School Board of Citrus County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as “CCSB”). CCSB seeks an annual audit as required by Florida Statutes, Section 218.39 and the Rules of the Auditor General, Chapter 10.800. It is the intent of CCSB to award a contract with the most qualified, responsive, and responsible certified public accounting firm to provide external independent auditing services for CCSB’s fiscal years and other services as described in the Request for Proposal. Services will be coordinated and implemented by the district’s Director of Finance. All Respondents shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements outlined herein and the proposal shall comply fully with the terms, conditions, and specifications of this solicitation to be considered. Respondents are encouraged to provide their best offer with the initial proposal since the CCSB reserves the right to award a contract based on initial proposals without further discussion, evaluation, or negotiation.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
3/25/2025 12:00 PM EST
3/25/2025 12:00 PM EST
Question End Date
4/8/2025 12:00 PM EST
4/8/2025 12:00 PM EST
Due Date
4/22/2025 2:00 PM EST
4/22/2025 2:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Pre-Bid Conferences
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Documents
Total: 3
Quote/Bid
Quote/Bid Items
Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 0
| # | Required | Group | Make | Model | Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price/ Percent | Type |
Delivery Date
None
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFP Documents
RFP Documents
Shipping
None
None
Terms and Conditions
See CCSB Terms and Conditions
See CCSB Terms and Conditions
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
No
Questions & Answers
Total: 13
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
| Please provide a copy of the Letter to the Governing Board for the year ending June 30, 2024 (the letter is separate from the bound final audit). | 4/4/2025 3:18:46 PM | ||
| Please provide a copy of adjusting entries (if any) made subsequent to the release of the 2024 working trial balance. | 4/4/2025 3:19:04 PM | ||
| What date does the Finance Department target to provide the auditors with the draft financial statements and notes? | 4/4/2025 3:19:27 PM | ||
| Does the School District plan to submit an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to the GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting awards program in the future? | 4/4/2025 3:19:40 PM | ||
| When does the School District typically receive the OPEB report to provide to the auditors? | 4/4/2025 3:19:50 PM | ||
| Were there any significant or unusual transactions that occurred in the 2025 fiscal year or any plans of significant changes in the following two years. For example, issuance of bonds, large capital projects, new accounting software, etc. | 4/4/2025 3:20:16 PM | ||
| Government Accounting Standards Statement 101 Compensated Absences is effective for the District’s June 30, 2025 year-end. Has the District started reviewing this standard and how it will affect the change in the accounting for Compensated Absences? | 4/4/2025 3:20:47 PM | ||
| Can the audit fieldwork be performed under a hybrid approach? | 4/7/2025 10:03:55 AM | ||
| Why has the school district been audited by the Auditor General over the past several years? Was this due to specific issues within the district? | 4/7/2025 10:08:40 AM | ||
| What were the audit fees from the last CPA firm that performed the audit? | 4/8/2025 11:48:45 AM | ||
| Did the district have any additional or out scope fees in addition to the annual audit? | 4/8/2025 11:49:00 AM | ||
| Does the District prepare the ACFR or is that expected to be done by the auditor? | 4/8/2025 11:49:13 AM | ||
| The RFP notes that electronic submission of the proposal is the preferred method. If we opt to submit electronically, do we also need to submit a hard copy of the proposal? | 4/8/2025 11:49:42 AM |
Commodity Codes
Total: 5
| Code | Description |
| [918-4] | Accounting/Auditing/Budget Consulting |
| [918-49] | Finance/Economics Consulting |
| [946-11] | Accounting Services (Not Otherwise Classified) |
| [946-20] | Auditing |
| [946-31] | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Services |
Publications
Total: 0
| Publication | Date |
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