External Auditing Services
- Client
- City of Galveston
- RFP Number
- ACCT-26999
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Auditing, Finance and Accounting
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Galveston requires external auditing services for three fiscal years, ending September 30, 2027 through 2029. The selected auditor must audit basic financial statements, provide an in-relation-to statement on combining and non-major fund statements, perform required limited procedures, apply agreed-upon procedures for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality test requirements, and potentially audit schedules of federal and state award expenditures. Eligibility is restricted to USA onshore organizations. Proposers must submit their proposals electronically through the City's online portal using the provided forms, including all required signed exhibits. Hard copies submitted by mail or hand delivery will not be accepted. The question deadline is 10:00 A.M. CST on October 29, 2026, and all questions must be submitted through the provided online link. Electronic proposal submittals are due by 10:00 A.M. CST on November 19, 2026. The contract term is three years upon execution, and the budget calls for proposal pricing.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 27-02 External Auditing Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Galveston is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors to provide external auditing services. The city is governed by a council-manager form of government and employs over 800 people. Qualified vendors with suitable experience and licenses in Texas are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Galveston
- Issuance of RFP
- October 13,2026
- Deadline for Questions
- 10:00 A.M., (CST); Thursday October 29, 2026
- Submittal Deadline
- 10:00 A.M.(CST), Thursday Nov 19, 2026
- Interim fieldwork concluded prior to
- September 30th
- Final fieldwork accomplished no later than
- January 31st
- Final reports delivered no later than
- February 28th
- How to submit
- Electronic via online portal
- Submission details
- Upload submittal electronically via the link provided. File size limit is 250 mb per document; larger files may be broken up into several documents.
- Contract term
- Three (3) years with automatic renewals for two (2) successive one (1) year periods
- Place of performance
- Galveston, TX (onsite or offsite)
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability; Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 aggregate; Comprehensive Automobile Liability covering owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles.
- Funding
- Title 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Scope of work
- Audit basic financial statements including government-wide and combined fund type statements
- Provide an in-relation-to statement on combining and non-major fund financial statements
- Audit the schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards under Uniform Guidance if required
- Apply agreed-upon procedures to TCEQ financial test requirements
- Perform special projects such as additional audits, reviews, or cost studies if requested
- Issue required reports on internal controls and communicate reportable conditions
- Provide immediate written reports of all irregularities and illegal acts
- Provide assistance and advice regarding the GFOA Certificate of Achievement program
Minimum qualifications
- Registered or active registration with SAM.gov prior to contract award
- Principal supervisory and management staff licensed to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas
Documents to include with the bid
- Signed and Completed Appendix A – Proposal Document
- Signed and Completed Appendix B – Form CIQ
- Signed and Completed Appendix C – House Bills 13, 19, 89 Verifications
- Signed and Completed Appendix D – Property Tax Statement
- Signed and Completed Appendix E – Nepotism Statement
- Signed and Completed Appendix F – Non-Collusion Statement
- Signed and Completed Appendix G – Certification Regarding Debarment
- Completed Cost of Services Schedule
- Signed and Completed Addenda Checklist
- Completed References
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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