Yearly Auditing Services FY26 - Eastern Regional Tourism District

The Eastern Connecticut Regional Tourism District (ERTD) is soliciting proposals from Certified Public Accounting firms to provide annual financial auditing services for its fiscal year 2026, with an option to extend the contract for up to three years. The contract requires adherence to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards, and the Connecticut State Single Audit Act. The scope of work encompasses conducting a comprehensive financial audit and State Single Audit, issuing various deliverables such as the Independent Auditor’s Report, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial Assistance, and reports on internal control and compliance. The auditor must maintain consistency with prior audits in terms of structure, scope, and reporting, and submit all relevant documentation to both ERTD and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Key requirements also include issuing annual engagement letters, management letters, and providing consultation services as needed. Prospective firms must submit detailed proposals addressing their experience in nonprofit audits, commitment to staff continuity, biographies of key audit personnel, fee proposals, client references, and current peer review documentation. The contract emphasizes transparency and avoidance of conflicts of interest, requiring disclosure of any related industry association services and differentiation from competitors. The evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but the selection will consider firm qualifications, continuity, and adherence to state audit standards. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed-price, with no specified ceiling or estimated value publicly disclosed. Deliverables are to be electronically submitted to the state, and the place of performance is Connecticut. Proposal submissions are due by May 22, 2026, through email to the designated contact at ERTD. No specific FAR clauses, formal certifications, or standardized Federal Acquisition Regulation contract language are incorporated, reflecting the state-level nature of this engagement.