Opportunity
Pinellas County Opengov #24-0003
Pinellas County MPO and Planning Council Award Accounting Services Contract to Cherry Bekaert, LLP
Posted
December 21, 2023
Identifier
24-0003
NAICS
541213
Forward Pinellas, serving as the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Pinellas Planning Council (PPC), has awarded a contract for accounting services to Cherry Bekaert, LLP. - Government Buyer: - Forward Pinellas (Pinellas County MPO and PPC) - Office: Forward Pinellas, 310 Court Street, Clearwater, FL - Awarded Vendor and OEMs: - Cherry Bekaert, LLP (primary service provider) - Services Requested: - General accounting support services, including: - Coordination of annual audits - Preparation of financial statements - Assistance with SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) - Audit response and report review - Financial analysis and depreciation calculations - Ongoing accounting tasks for MPO and PPC - As-needed accounting services, such as: - Monthly financial statement preparation - Budget preparation and amendments - Payroll and tax filing review - Legal compliance filings - Bank and general ledger reconciliation - Payroll register review - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state regulations - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 10.65% (race-neutral) - Services billed hourly by staff level - Monthly invoicing with detailed progress reports - Required certifications: insurance, lobbying disclosures, and other compliance documents - Contract Value and Term: - Estimated value: $180,000 for initial three-year term - Option for two additional two-year extensions (up to seven years total) - Place of Performance: - Forward Pinellas Office, 310 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Description
Pinellas County is soliciting accounting services with a contract value of $180,000. The contract duration is three years, starting from December 21, 2023, to December 20, 2026. The scope includes accounting, auditing, and budget consulting services as per the attached agreement documents. The procurement is classified as a solicitation and includes compliance with federal and state regulations, including DBE requirements.