External Audit Services

The City of Belleville is soliciting proposals for External Audit Services under solicitation number FIN-2026-02 P-23-26. This contract covers a five-year term for the fiscal audit years 2026 through 2030. The scope of work includes conducting audits for the City of Belleville, the Belleville Public Library Board and Trust Funds, and the Belleville Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management. All work must be performed in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards, Public Sector Accounting Standards, and the Municipal Act, 2001. Key deliverables include an annual engagement letter and an audit planning report presented to the Finance Committee, with annual planning meetings required by November 1st of each year. The contract will be awarded to the proponent that meets all mandatory requirements and achieves the highest overall evaluated score, noting that the lowest price will not necessarily be the deciding factor. Proponents must provide firm pricing for the full five-year term and a detailed fee breakdown by staff level and audit stage. Mandatory requirements include maintaining Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least 5 million dollars per occurrence and providing a valid WSIB Certificate of Clearance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's bidding system by November 13, 2026.