The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #RFP-AM-1423

MWD Seeks Certified Public Accounting Firm for Multi-Year External Audit Services

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is seeking proposals from certified public accounting (CPA) firms for comprehensive external audit services. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) - Services Requested: - Annual independent audits of MWD's financial statements for four fiscal years - Audits of related entities and trustee agencies (MWDAFC, Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, Six Agency Committee, Colorado River Joint Powers Authority) - Single Audits of Federal Financial Assistance Programs (when required) - Preparation of Independent Auditor's Reports and annual letters of recommendations to management - Attendance at Board of Directors and committee meetings - Advisory services on financial, accounting, and compliance matters - Requirements: - Respondents must be licensed CPA firms in California with at least three years of relevant experience - Key personnel must have 15 years of government auditing experience - Demonstrated experience auditing utilities, government agencies, and handling tax-exempt bonds/municipal financing - Compliance with MWD's Business Outreach Program, insurance, and equal opportunity provisions - Electronic proposal submission - Incentives for small, disabled veteran, and regional business enterprises - Notable Vendors (Potential Competitors): - Badawi & Associates - Baker Tilly US LLP - Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC - CliftonLarsonAllen - Crowe LLP - Davis Farr LLP - Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP - The Pun Group LLP - Vasquez & Company LLP - No specific product part numbers; procurement is strictly for professional audit services.

Description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a highly-qualified certified public accounting firm to perform periodic independent audits of its financial statements, review accounting procedures, and recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal control systems. The respondent must have experience auditing utilities and government agencies, as well as experience with tax-exempt bonds and municipal financing activities. The contract duration is four years, and proposals must be submitted electronically by October 5, 2026.

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