FLSA Compliance Audit

The Snohomish County Department of Human Resources issued an RFP (RFP‑24‑040BC) for an FLSA compliance audit, seeking a comprehensive review of wage‑and‑hour practices, employee classification, overtime payments, and record‑keeping to ensure adherence to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Five firms responded, and after scoring on experience, methodology, cost, and other criteria, the recommendation was to award the contract to Compensation Connections, LLC. The award was approved on September 30 2024, with the bid submission deadline having been August 29 2024. • Scope: Conduct a full FLSA compliance audit—including audit plan, findings report, corrective‑action recommendations, and final presentation. • Evaluation: Weighted scoring (experience 30 pts, methodology 30 pts, price 5 pts, plus interview) led to a total score of 73.16 pts for the winning vendor. • Financials: Reported “Total Before Cost” figures for competitors ranged from ~$38 k to ~$64 k, indicating the contract’s budget is roughly in the $60 k range.