Tooele County External Audit Services

Tooele County, Utah, is seeking an independent certified public accounting firm to provide professional external audit services under solicitation DF26-28, with proposals due by August 14, 2026. The contract is for the audit of the County’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and includes an initial one-year term with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent upon annual appropriation and County Council approval. The selected firm must be licensed and in good standing in Utah, possess demonstrated experience auditing local government entities in the state, and have a proven track record in performing Yellow Book and Single Audits in compliance with GAGAS, GAAS, and 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. Proposals must be submitted in two parts: a detailed Technical Proposal outlining the firm’s qualifications, proposed team, audit methodology, work plan, schedule, and references, and a separate Cost Proposal specifying fixed pricing for the annual audit, Single Audit (if applicable), additional services, travel, and ACFR preparation. The evaluation is structured around five weighted factors—qualifications and experience (25%), methodology and work plan (25%), understanding of scope (20%), references and past performance (15%), and cost (15%)—with an initial competitive range established solely on non-cost criteria, meaning only the highest-scoring technical proposals proceed to cost evaluation. The contract is fixed-price, with pricing guaranteed for 90 days, and includes strict requirements for confidentiality under the Utah Government Data Privacy Act, insurance coverage including $1 million per occurrence CGL and workers' compensation as required by state law, and compliance with employment and non-discrimination statutes. Contractors must certify they are not debarred, not engaged in any boycott of Israel, not using forced labor or technology from restricted foreign entities, and actively participating in Utah’s employment eligibility verification system. All work must adhere to the standard of care expected of licensed professionals, and performance is subject to inspection and acceptance by the County within 30 days of delivery. Invoicing must reference the contract number and be submitted within 30 days, with payment due within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice; late payments may incur interest under the Utah Prompt Payment Act. The contract is governed by Utah law, with venue specified in Tooele County’s Third Judicial District Court, and termination provisions allow for 10 days to cure material violations or