Fund Government Bids & RFPs

The audit must be completed, reports rendered and submitted to the LGC no later than four 4 months following the fiscal year end by October 31.

Interim or progress billings for services rendered marked approved by the LGC will be paid up to 75 of the total fee prior to submission of the final audited financial statements to the staff of the local government commission. The final 25 of the audit fees final invoice will be paid when the financial statements, single audit if applicable, management letter and contract, as may be amended if applicable, have been reviewed or approved by the LGC.

The firm best meeting the countys expectations for experience, audit approach, and cost requirements will be selected.

The audit firm is considered to be an independent contractor and will be wholly responsible for the services and the supervision of its own employees and permitted subcontractors.

All questions must be received no later than 5: 00 pm et on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The bid notice states that the project can be completed by June 30, 2026.

The bid notice states that once programs are selected to receive grant funding, contracts will be executed with each organization including insurance and reporting requirements, and the specific documentation required for payment issuance.

The bid notice states that the proposal scoring criteria for category A includes content and financial criteria. For category B, it includes content criteria. If the funding is oversubscribed, additional criteria such as matching funding may be used as a tie breaker.

The bid notice states that for category A, the organization must be a nonprofit registered in Santa Cruz County and the proposed program must directly serve Scotts Valley residents. For category B, the business must be located in and serve Scotts Valley residents or visitors.

The bid notice states that the city council has allocated up to $45,000 in category A, and up to $5,000 in category B for this fiscal year.

The bid notice states that a preproposal meeting is non-mandatory: preproposal meeting nonmandatory: january 22, 2026, 11: 00am.

The bid notice states that the initiative is backed by a 1 million investment.