The Town of Scituate, Rhode Island is seeking proposals for professional auditing and agreed-upon procedures services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with an option for a 4-year extension. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM on June 22, 2026. The services include auditing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and government auditing standards, and reporting on compliance with the Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) for the Scituate School Department. Key evaluation criteria include independence, license to practice, firm qualifications and experience, audit approach, and price. The town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Proposals must be received by 1:00 PM on June 22, 2026.
Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed and out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Ten percent (10%) will be withheld from each billing pending delivery of the firm's final reports.
Proposer warrants that all information provided in connection with this proposal is true and accurate. Proposer warrants that it shall have professional liability insurance of not less than 1 million dollars of coverage.
Proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory elements (independence, license, insurance, workload, competence, past performance, quality of work, adherence to RFP instructions, quality control review) and technical qualifications (expertise, personnel, experience with Certificate of Achievement program, staffing plan, sampling techniques, analytical procedures).
The firm must be a certified public accountant holding a valid certification in Rhode Island or another state with equal professional standards, and hold a valid practice permit in Rhode Island. The firm must demonstrate independence and have an appropriate internal quality control system.
False representations in the proposal will be grounds for termination of the contract and forfeiture of all payments. Failure to provide requested information to the State Auditor General shall constitute a breach of contract.
The town reserves the right to reject any and all bidders if it deems the bidder does not possess the personnel, experience or other resources to complete the audit in accordance with the audit specifications. False representations can lead to contract termination and forfeiture of payments.