Professional Auditing Services

The Rancho California Water District is soliciting proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms authorized to practice in California to provide annual financial statement audit services. The engagement is designed for an initial three-fiscal-year term beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, with the District holding an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The scope of work includes auditing the District's basic financial statements, the Santa Rosa Regional Resources Authority, various Community Facilities Districts, and the Retirement Medical Benefits Plan. Services must be performed in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, GASB pronouncements, and Uniform Guidance for federal Single Audits. Key deliverables include final audit reports, Required Supplementary Information, and the communication of any identified internal control deficiencies or material weaknesses. Proposals are due by December 8, 2026, via the PlanetBids portal and must include a technical proposal, a cost proposal with not-to-exceed fees, a business statement with at least three references from the last five years, and a mandatory conflict of interest disclosure. Award selection is based on a combination of technical and price factors, with specific weights assigned to governmental and water utility audit qualifications, audit methodology, engagement team experience, cost, and demonstrated performance. The selected consultant must maintain records for the agreement period plus four years after final payment and comply with California Labor Code provisions regarding prevailing wages and Cal/OSHA safety standards.