Financial Audit Services

Washington County, Oregon, is seeking qualified independent certified public accounting firms through RFP No. 2025.089-RFP to provide comprehensive financial audit services including the annual audit of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR) and the Single Audit for the County and its component units. The engagement must be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (GAS), OMB Circular A-133, HUD accounting standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The contract has a one-year base period with up to four additional one-year renewal options, potentially extending the engagement up to five years. Key deliverables include audited financial statements, compliance reports related to federal assistance, management letters highlighting internal control issues, and audit reports for special districts. Contractors must retain all workpapers for 10 years and participate in pre- and post-audit conferences, with monthly status reporting required through the County’s designated online system. The solicitation emphasizes a thorough and structured evaluation process based on technical approach (30 points), references (20 points), fee proposal (15 points), and additional services offered (5 points), focusing on overall best value rather than lowest price. Proposal submissions must adhere to strict formatting and confidentiality requirements, including a 50-page limit excluding appendices and mandatory separation of confidential documents. The County requires contractors to maintain specified insurance coverages, comply with Oregon tax laws, and certify no recent employment conflicts exist among assigned staff. Cooperative purchasing provisions allow other governmental entities to use the same contract pricing. Subcontractor payments must be reported monthly via an online portal. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the solicitation expects detailed cost proposals covering fiscal years 2026 through 2031, with hourly breakdowns by personnel type and expenses. Delivery is primarily at Washington County facilities in Hillsboro, Oregon, with flexibility for remote work. The contract is managed under Washington County’s Finance Office, with primary contacts designated for technical and procurement questions.