Audit Services - City of Laredo Finance Department

The City of Laredo Finance Department is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive audit services for municipal financial statements. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) electronically via Cit‑E‑Bid or by hand delivery; mailed, faxed, or emailed bids will be rejected. A local‑vendor preference ordinance gives a 5 % advantage to Texas‑based firms. The solicitation period runs from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026, with questions due by 9 September 2026. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required. The award will be based on qualifications, experience, and compliance with the local‑vendor preference policy. • Scope: Full‑scope financial audit of the City’s finance department, including testing of internal controls, compliance review, and issuance of an audit report. • Submission: SOQ must be submitted electronically via Cit‑E‑Bid or hand‑delivered; strict deadline 5 PM CT on 18 Sept 2026. • Preference: 5 % scoring boost for local vendors per ordinance 2018‑O‑175. • Evaluation: Qualification‑based; no price proposal required at this stage. • Contact: Margarita Bosquez (Finance Department) for clarifications.