FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Goochland County Government is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027-05 for a qualified consulting firm to perform a comprehensive assessment of its financial and administrative operations. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness and consistency of current financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and business processes, including budgeting, procurement, payroll, and compensation structures. The selected consultant will be responsible for identifying operational risks and deficiencies, conducting stakeholder interviews, and developing a sustainable framework of revised policies and standard operating procedures based on governmental best practices. Key deliverables include a detailed assessment report, a compensation and salary structure analysis, and a prioritized implementation plan. The procurement will be conducted through competitive negotiations, with proposals due by October 15, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system focusing on ability and methodology (30%), experience and references (25%), staffing qualifications (20%), overall proposal strength (15%), and price (10%). The contract requires a lump-sum fee for base services and hourly rates for additional services. Selected firms must be authorized to do business in Virginia and maintain specific insurance coverages, including professional liability of at least 1 million dollars per claim and 2 million dollars in the aggregate. The County strongly encourages participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, as well as those located within Goochland County.