Financial Audit Services

The Willamalane Park and Recreation District is seeking qualified firms to provide annual financial audit services starting with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with options for renewal up to four additional years. The procurement is conducted under Oregon law (ORS 279B.070) and involves a comprehensive scope that includes auditing the district’s financial statements, supplementary schedules, and compliance reports in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Oregon municipal standards. The selected firm will issue independent opinions on financial statements, assist with GASB implementation guidance, and cooperate with successor auditors. The contract’s estimated value ranges from $50,000 to $150,000 annually, with the primary performance location at the district’s Springfield, Oregon facilities, notably the Bob Keefer Center, where the district will provide workspace for fieldwork. The district emphasizes a schedule that culminates in delivering the final reports by December each year, with detailed milestones for preliminary, interim, and final work. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state statutes, professional standards, and the district’s policies, with evaluation criteria focused on relevant governmental audit experience, understanding of the district’s needs, team qualifications, and fee reasonableness. Proposals must include completed exhibits covering firm information, licensing, and a detailed fee proposal broken down by staff categories and anticipated hours. Submission is via a single PDF email by August 22, 2025, to the district’s Finance Manager, Skylar Shane. The contract incorporates Oregon-specific licensing requirements for the lead auditor, and the district reserves rights to negotiate, amend, or reject proposals, with no federal FAR clauses incorporated. There are no explicit packaging, marking, or security requirements, and the contract emphasizes adherence to applicable Oregon laws, standards, and the district’s oversight responsibilities.