Financial Auditing Services

The Town of Orange Park is seeking proposals from qualified, independent Certified Public Accountant firms licensed in Florida to provide financial auditing services. The selected firm will be retained for a three-year term, beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and continuing through fiscal year 2028-29, with each year contingent upon satisfactory completion of the annual audit. The scope of work includes expressing opinions on General Purpose Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP and GAAS, as well as compliance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, OMB Circular A-128, and Section 218.39 of the Florida Statutes. Key deliverables include the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for the Department of Financial Services, adjusting journal entries, and the delivery of twelve hard copies and one electronic copy of the final reports to the Finance Director. Proposals must be submitted in a tabbed format by 2:00 PM on October 12, 2026, to the Town Clerk's office. The Town will award the contract to the most qualified firm at its sole discretion, evaluating candidates based on qualifications and the submitted cost of service, though price is not the overriding criteria. Proposers must provide a not-to-exceed total fee for each of the three years and hourly rates for various staff levels. The contract requires the designation of two key team members, and the partner-in-charge and audit manager must be available for up to two public meetings annually. Joint proposals or those involving subcontracting are not permitted. Payment terms allow for monthly progress billings up to 80 percent, with final payment issued upon the acceptance of the final audit reports.