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City of Lake Jackson Solicits Proposals for Three-Year Independent Auditing Services Contract

The City of Lake Jackson, Texas, is seeking proposals for a three-year contract to provide independent auditing services for its financial statements. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Jackson, Purchasing Office - Contact: Purchasing Agent Janice Benge - Services Requested: - Annual independent audits of the City's financial statements for fiscal years ending 2026 through 2029 - Potential single audits for federal and state grants if required - Optional preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR) - Services must comply with GAAP, GASB, AICPA, and federal/state auditing standards - Notable Requirements: - Contract is subject to annual review and City Council approval each year - Proposals must detail firm qualifications, audit approach, and pricing - Audits to be completed annually, with interim work from August to October, fieldwork by December, and final reports by end of February - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified certified public accounting firms - Submission Details: - Proposals must include three hard copies (one original, two copies) and one electronic version - Confidential and trade secret information will be protected as allowed by law

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The City of Lake Jackson is requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to provide independent auditing services. The contract is for auditing the City's financial statements for a three-year period, subject to annual review. The procurement is a negotiated process using the Request for Proposal method, and award will be made to the most responsive proposal meeting the City's requirements, not necessarily the lowest price. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 3, 2026, and should be marked accordingly and sent to the City of Lake Jackson Purchasing Agent.

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