R.F.P. - Personal Property Audit

The Town of East Hartford is soliciting proposals from certified public accounting or auditing firms to conduct municipal personal property tax audits. The selected firm will be responsible for analyzing taxpayer data, performing site visits for visual inventory, and reviewing financial records to ensure the accuracy of reported personal property. Key deliverables include detailed reports for each audited account and a final comprehensive summary report for the Town Assessor. The firm may also be required to serve as a witness during administrative or judicial hearings. To be eligible, firms must employ CPAs with at least five years of public auditing experience or three years of experience in Connecticut municipal personal property tax audits, and full-time staff must hold the IAAO Personal Property Specialist designation. Applicants must demonstrate a track record of completing at least ten similar projects in Connecticut and provide five professional references. Proposals must include a narrative of the firm's approach, a detailed data security and privacy program, a corporate resolution, and evidence of good standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State. The award will be based on the best interest of the Town, evaluating qualifications, methodology, and cost. Bidders must submit a fee schedule or a revenue share-based percentage of tax collections. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Errors and Omissions. Proposals must be submitted as one original and three copies in a sealed envelope to the East Hartford Purchasing Department by 11:00 AM on September 28, 2026.