LASAN Safe Clean Water Program Audit TOS

This task order solicitation, issued by Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) under the Office of the City Controller’s master agreement for audit and consulting services, seeks proposals to conduct a triennial financial and compliance audit of the Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. The audit must adhere to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), with additional compliance verification against the Municipal Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and LASAN, as well as Chapters 16 and 18 of the LAC FCD Code. The selected consultant is responsible for full audit management, including planning, stakeholder engagement, data collection, verification of prior corrective actions, and delivery of a final report providing reasonable assurance of compliance. Key deliverables include audit meeting agendas and minutes, a draft and final audit report, six check-in workshops, and a presentation to LASAN and City representatives, with the final report due by March 25, 2027. All performance activities are to be conducted in Los Angeles, California, and the contractor must ensure strict confidentiality and certify the absence of conflicts of interest with the City. The solicitation, numbered 230047 and posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, is evaluated through a trade-off process totaling 100 points, prioritizing technical qualifications and key personnel (30 points), competitive cost (30 points), timeline feasibility (25 points), and project communication and management (15 points). Proposals must be submitted via email to specified LASAN and Controller’s Office contacts and include a brief letter of interest outlining the proposed approach, firm background, staff qualifications with estimated hours, proposed schedule, and fees. There is no formal structure for contracts clauses, attachments, packaging, or invoicing systems specified, and no requirement for Unique Entity ID, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications. The estimated contract value is capped at $200,000, with pricing to be submitted by proposers using either hourly rates or deliverable-based structures under the existing master agreement. The evaluation emphasizes qualified personnel with prior government audit experience, particularly in similar water program contexts, and requires flexibility in scheduling with alternatives to proposed deadlines considered during selection. The contract operates under a task