Professional Auditing Services

Davis County is seeking proposals from certified public accounting firms to perform annual audits of its financial statements for fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. The contract aims to uphold the County’s longstanding record of excellence in financial reporting, including maintaining the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for 31 consecutive years. The scope involves expressing opinions on the County’s financial statements in accordance with GAAP, providing related "in-relation-to" opinions, and performing limited procedures on supplementary information, all in compliance with AICPA standards. The engagement includes delivering comprehensive audit reports, management letters, and presenting findings to the County’s governing bodies. The County’s complex governmental structure, use of Tyler Munis ERP system, and commitment to high standards inform the detailed scope and deliverables. The procurement process emphasizes a best value evaluation, with weighted criteria including relevant experience (25%), proposed fees (20%), audit team qualifications (15%), firm’s overall qualifications (15%), approach methodology (10%), and project schedule (15%). Proposals must include firm-specific information, recent external quality control review results, and detailed staffing credentials, with certifications affirming compliance with licensing, debarment, and conflict-of-interest standards. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement, requiring annual maximum prices for each fiscal year and hourly rates for additional services, with proposals due by October 15, 2025, through Bonfire or physical delivery. The agreement will be executed via Davis County’s standard contract form, effective upon signature, and governed by Utah law, with provisions for amendments, termination, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Deliverables are reviewed and accepted by the County’s Controller’s Office, with all audit work performed at Davis County facilities or remotely, adhering to professional standards and quality control requirements.