Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #043-PLA-0420
Polk County School Board Solicits External Independent Auditing Services
Posted
March 20, 2020
Respond By
April 15, 2020
Identifier
043-PLA-0420
NAICS
541211
This opportunity involves the School Board of Polk County, Florida seeking external independent auditing services for its school district. - Government Buyer: - School Board of Polk County, Florida - Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs; the procurement is for professional auditing services by qualified independent CPA firms - Products/Services Requested: - External independent auditing services for the district's financial statements and related activities - Scope includes: - Financial audits - Compliance audits - Internal control evaluations - Data processing reviews - Management letters - Single audits as required - No part numbers; service-based procurement - Contract covers fiscal years ending June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2024, with option to exclude years audited by the Florida Auditor General - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Firm must be a qualified, independent certified public accounting firm - District serves approximately 106,900 students across 164 sites - Option to exclude years if audited by the Florida Auditor General (with six months' notice) - Contract renewal options at the Board's discretion
Description
The Polk County School Board issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for External Independent Auditing Services to be provided by qualified independent CPA firms. The scope includes conducting external audits for the school district, with the contract managed by the Finance Department. The solicitation was awarded to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, with the contract period extending through June 30, 2027. Proposals were submitted and evaluated based on profile, experience, approach to audit, and cost of services.