Washtenaw County is seeking proposals for its annual financial and single audit, along with professional consulting services. The contract will be for five years with an option for two one-year extensions. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to select the most advantageous offer based on price, quality, and contractor qualifications. Bidders are prohibited from communicating with county employees except for specific technical questions. Electronic responses are to be submitted via the open bids website.
Proposals are due by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Proposals due Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @2:00pm
Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed and out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Interim billings shall cover a period of not less than a calendar month. The final payment will be withheld pending delivery of the firms final reports. Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the course of the engagement and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in accordance with the firms proposal.
Proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory elements, technical quality (expertise, experience, audit approach), and price. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with the most relevant experience and best qualifications, but not solely on low bid. award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the most relevant experience and best qualifications. however, the award may not be based solely on low bid alone.
Firms must be independent and licensed to practice in Michigan, have no conflict of interest, adhere to RFP instructions, and submit a copy of their last external quality control review report, demonstrating a record of quality audit work. The audit firm is independent and licensed to practice in Michigan. The firm has no conflict of interest with regard to any other work performed by the firm for the county.
Unsuccessful bidders may appeal an award in writing to the County Administrator within five business days of the notice to award. Unsuccessful bidders may appeal an award of contract, lease or purchase order to the county administrator. All appeals shall be made in writing to the county administrator within five 5 business days of the notice to award.
Bidders or their representatives are prohibited from communicating with Washtenaw County employees regarding this RFP except as provided under technical questions. Violation of this provision may lead to disqualification. Violation of this provision by the bidders andor their agent may lead to disqualification of the bidders proposal from consideration.