2025-06 Annual Auditing Services

The City of Tifton is seeking qualified Certified Public Accountants to provide annual auditing services for its fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with the possibility of renewal each year based on performance and funding availability. The scope encompasses independent audits of the city’s comprehensive financial statements, including governmental and enterprise funds, compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Single Audit requirements if federal funds are involved. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering detailed audit reports, including opinions on financial statements and supplemental information, by December 15 each year, with 15 copies required for presentation to the City Council. The engagement emphasizes adherence to federal, state, and local standards, with responsibilities extending to advising on new accounting standards and responding to inquiries. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on qualifications and experience (40%), governmental experience (20%), audit approach (20%), and firm size and structure (10%), with cost accounting for only 10%. The City emphasizes a trade-off award process, prioritizing technical competence over price. Submission instructions specify sealed proposals due by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM, addressed to the City Manager’s Office at Tifton City Hall, with no allowance for electronic submissions. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement, with the City reserving the right to accept or reject any proposals, waive formalities, and terminate the contract with 30 days’ notice. The agreement mandates strict record retention for seven years, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable auditing standards, but does not specify detailed contract clauses, FAR clauses, or standard military packaging or marking requirements. The procurement process is based on qualifications, with no explicit mention of socioeconomic certifications or special security clearances, and the process involves comprehensive proposal documentation covering firm qualifications, staff credentials, peer review results, and compliance certifications.