Opportunity
Evanston Demandstar #RFP 26-43
City of Evanston seeks professional auditing services for financial statements
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-43
NAICS
541211
The City of Evanston is seeking proposals from certified public accounting firms to provide professional auditing services for its financial statements. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, City Manager’s Office, Evanston Finance Department - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated; open to all qualified certified public accounting firms - Services Requested: - Audit of City financial statements for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 - Option to extend engagement for up to four additional years - Compliance with: - Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAP) - Government Auditing Standards (GAO) - Federal Single Audit Act - OMB Circular A-133 - Illinois Tax Increment Financing District reporting requirements - Unique Requirements: - Must meet special reporting requirements for Illinois TIF Districts - Engagement managed electronically via DemandStar - No products or equipment specified; focus is on professional audit services
Description
The City of Evanston's Finance Department is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with an option to audit for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. The audits must comply with generally accepted auditing standards, GAO's Government Auditing Standards, the federal Single Audit Act, and OMB Circular A-133. Additionally, any special compliance and reporting requirements for Illinois Tax Increment Financing Districts must be followed. Proposals are due by September 10, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via DemandStar.