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Independent Audit Services

Traverse City, MI.&nbspMichigan, USADue Thursday, November 12, 2026
Client
Traverse City, MI.&nbsp
RFP Number
ACCT-26835
Posted
10/2/2026
Category
Auditing, Finance and Accounting
Budget
Looking for proposal
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Description

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The government authority located in Traverse City, MI requires a vendor to provide independent audit services. The awarded vendor must audit the township's financial statements for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. Eligible applicants are limited to onshore USA organizations. Vendors will perform the scope of work offsite. Interested parties must submit all questions no later than October 16, 2026. The buyer is looking for budget proposals to determine the cost of the services.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Request for Qualifications for Independent Audit Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

East Bay Charter Township is requesting Statements of Qualifications from independent CPA firms to audit its financial statements for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, including a Single Audit for FY2026. The procurement is open to independent CPA firms that meet specified minimum qualifications.

Issued by
East Bay Charter Township
RFQ issued
Monday, October 5, 2026
Written questions due via email
Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Addendum with answers issued
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Statements of Qualifications due
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Finalist interviews (if held)
Week of November 16, 2026, through week of November 23, 2026
Township Board approval
Monday, December 14, 2026
Engagement letter signed
By January 15, 2027
Audit filed with Michigan Treasury
By June 30 of each year (and with final filing due to Township administration by May 30 of each year)
How to submit
Sealed physical delivery
Submission details
Submit seven printed copies and one PDF on a USB flashdrive of Statement of Qualifications (up to 25 pages plus résumés and peer review letter). Fee proposal (Attachment A) must be in a separate sealed envelope and labeled separately on the USB drive. Deliver to Beth Friend, Supervisor, East Bay Charter Township, 1965 N. Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49696.
Contract term
Fiscal years 2026–2029, continued each year subject to satisfactory performance and Board appropriation.
Place of performance
Traverse City, MI (offsite)
Insurance and bonding
Professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim.
Funding
Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200, Subpart F)

How proposals are evaluated

Experience auditing Michigan townships, component units and Single Audits30 points
Qualifications and continuity of the assigned team25 points
Audit approach, timeline and transition plan20 points
Peer review and quality-control results10 points
References15 points

Scope of work

  • Audit basic financial statements for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 under GAAP and GASB standards
  • Perform a Single Audit for FY2026 under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200, Subpart F)
  • Issue opinion on financial statements and Government Auditing Standards report on internal control and compliance
  • Draft or review financial statements and notes while documenting independence safeguards
  • Provide a management letter and required communication to the Township Board
  • File audit report with Michigan Department of Treasury by June 30 and present results at July meeting
  • Advise on new GASB standards including GASB 103, 104, and 105, and answer routine accounting questions
  • Prepare and submit the F65 Report

Minimum qualifications

  • Licensed in Michigan, with Michigan-licensed CPAs as engagement partner and in-charge auditor
  • Independent of the Township under AICPA and Government Auditing Standards rules
  • A pass rating on the most recent peer review
  • At least five years of auditing Michigan local governments, including Single Audits
  • Professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim

Documents to include with the bid

  • Statement of Qualifications (7 printed copies and 1 PDF on USB flashdrive)
  • Transmittal letter signed by a partner
  • Firm profile
  • Independence disclosure
  • Most recent peer review report
  • Engagement team details and résumés for partner, manager, and in-charge auditor
  • Michigan local government client list from past three years with at least three references
  • Audit approach and timeline
  • Fee proposal form (Attachment A in separate sealed envelope)

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