RFP for professional auditing services for Town of Rotterdam for FY **** due November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. One, two, or three-year term options. Evaluation based on best value: qualifications 30%, NYS municipal/HUD experience 25%, audit approach 15%, peer review/references 10%, cost 20%. Fee schedule in separate sealed envelope. Questions due November 9, 2026. Must be licensed in NYS, provide peer review report, references, and insurance. Payment via progress billings upon fieldwork completion.
Proposals must be submitted before 10:00 a. m. on November 10, 2026. The RFP states: All proposals must be submitted before 10:00 a. m. on November 10, 2026, the day of opening.
Progress billings may be submitted upon completion of interim and final fieldwork, with final payment upon delivery of all final reports. The RFP states: Progress billings may be submitted upon completion of interim and final fieldwork, not to exceed the annual not-to-exceed fee.
Proposals evaluated on best value. The RFP states: proposals will be evaluated on the basis of best value, considering: 1 qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned personnel 30 2 experience with New York State municipal governments and HUD public housing agencies 25 3 audit approach and ability to meet deadlines 15 4 peer review results and references 10 and 5 cost 20.
Firms must be licensed in NYS and registered with NYS Education Department. The RFP requires: evidence that the firm and engagement partner are properly licensed to practice public accounting in New York State and registered with the NYS Education Department.
Failure to meet deadlines constitutes grounds for termination. The RFP states: failure to meet such deadlines, other than due to delays caused by the town, shall constitute grounds for termination, and the town may engage another firm and recover from the auditor any additional cost incurred.
Questions must be received by 4:00 p. m. on November 9, 2026. The RFP states: All questions must be received no later than 4:00 p. m. on November 9, 2026.
Failure to complete proposal packet may lead to disqualification. The RFP states: any proposer who fails to adequately and fully complete the proposal packet and/or respond to the requirements contained in this RFP may be disqualified and the proposal rejected.