External Audit Services

The City of North Bay is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-069 for external audit services for a maximum five-year term covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The selected firm must be a Chartered Professional Accountant holding a valid Public Accountants License under the Public Accounting Act, 2004. The scope of work involves performing annual audits, providing audit planning memoranda, and issuing auditor reports and annual audit findings reports in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Public Sector Accounting Standards. Services will be provided for several entities, including the Corporation of the City of North Bay, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, North Bay Public Library Board, Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area, North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation, The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc, and North Bay Hydro Holdings Limited, with Invest North Bay included for 2026 only. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The contract award is based on a weighted scoring system evaluating company overview, staff experience and qualifications, previous experience, methodology, work plan, staff continuity, value-added services, and pricing, which accounts for 30 percent of the total score. The successful consultant will be required to maintain staff continuity, provide certificates of insurance and WSIB good standing, and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Payment for services will be made within 30 days of receipt of a detailed invoice. The City retains the right to inspect services and audit the consultant's records during the term and for seven years following the agreement's termination.