Provision of Audit Services on a Multi-Year Contract

The County of Gwinnett, GA is seeking a qualified public‑accounting firm to deliver comprehensive, multi‑year audit services covering financial‑statement audits, “in‑relation‑to” compliance reports, bond‑issue support, and related management‑letter recommendations across a wide array of county authorities, funds, and special districts. The contract runs from January 1 2027 through December 31 2031, with automatic renewal options, and the firm must meet extensive insurance, licensing, and E‑Verify requirements. The solicitation uses a sealed‑envelope technical and cost submission process, with a three‑phase evaluation (technical, cost, optional interview) and a strict deadline of October 13 2026. • Core deliverables include annual financial‑statement audits for all major and minor funds, compliance audits for grant‑related programs, and periodic progress reports. • The firm must provide GA‑licensed CPAs, maintain A‑10 (or higher) insurance ratings, and supply detailed hourly‑rate schedules with a not‑to‑exceed total cost. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference on September 24 2026 (optional attendance), question deadline September 29 2026, and strict sealed‑proposal submission by October 13 2026.