REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUDITING SERVICES

The City of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, is seeking proposals from qualified independent accountants licensed in the State of Wisconsin to conduct financial audits for a three-year term covering the years ending December 31, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The scope of work includes the examination of financial statements for all fund types and account groups, including General, Special Revenue, Enterprise, Trust and Agency, Debt Service, and Capital Projects Funds, as well as General Long-Term Debt Obligations. The selected firm must perform audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act, GASB reporting requirements, and generally accepted auditing standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Additional deliverables include the recording of closing and audit entries and the compilation of reports for the Department of Revenue and the Public Service Commission. Proposals must be submitted by 4:30 PM on September 10, 2026, to the City Hall in Prairie du Chien. The submission must include a title page, table of contents, a letter of transmittal limited to two pages, and detailed qualifications of the staff, including resumes and expertise in auditing computerized systems. The City will award the contract based on the most advantageous bid, considering cost as an important but not sole decisive factor. The performance schedule involves preliminary work starting January 1, 2027, with post-closing work beginning April 1st of each year, exit conferences in May, and final report completion by June 15th. Final payment is contingent upon the receipt and acceptance of reports by the governing body.