Annual Audit Services
- Client
- Hardin, Missouri
- RFP Number
- ACCT-27013
- Posted
- 10/17/2026
- 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 Hardin Fire Protection District seeks qualified certified public accountant firms to provide annual financial audit services for the district located in Hardin, Missouri. The selected auditor must compile combined financial statements from computerized records and audit the district's financial health starting with the year ending December 31, 2026, and subsequent years. Work must comply with generally accepted government auditing standards, GAO Government Auditing Standards, and Federal Single Audit provisions, including submitting draft reports by May 15th and final reports by June 15th annually. To be eligible, firms must be onshore USA organizations meeting GAO independence standards and demonstrate relevant auditing experience with governmental entities. Applicants must submit proposals by mail to P.O. Box 286, Hardin, MO 64035, or digitally via email or online by 12:00 pm on November 4, 2026. Proposals must include a work plan, firm background, staff qualifications, signed acknowledgement, and a cost proposal detailing billing rates, estimated hours, labor classes, and a total maximum fee for three years. The district will evaluate proposals based on technical criteria, including relevant experience, alongside the overall cost of service.
Key solicitation details
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The Hardin Fire Protection District is soliciting proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform annual audit services. The auditor will examine and compile combined financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026, and subsequent renewal years. Qualified firms properly licensed in Missouri are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Hardin Fire Protection District
- Submission Deadline
- 12:00 pm November 4, 2026
- Anticipated selection of firm
- November 12, 2026
- Draft Reports due to District President
- May 15th of each year
- Final Reports due to District President
- June 1st each year
- Board of Directors Presentation deadline
- no later than the second Thursday in the month of June following the audited fiscal year
- How to submit
- Mailed hard copy or digital submission via Email or Online
- Submission details
- Mail proposals to Hardin Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 286, Hardin, MO 64035, or submit digitally.
- Contract term
- Initial year ending December 31, 2026, with option for three (3) subsequent renewal years.
- Place of performance
- Hardin, MO / Offsite
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant experience | |
| Quality of personnel | |
| Adequacy of staffing plan | |
| Adequacy of audit plan | |
| Cost of Service |
Scope of work
- Compile combined financial statements from computerized records
- Perform financial and compliance audit in accordance with GAGAS and Single Audit provisions
- Examine internal accounting controls and accounting procedures and render written reports
- Meet with the District President to discuss preliminary audit findings
- Provide written communications of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control
- Provide communications to those charged with governance
- Submit draft reports by May 15th and final reports by June 1st each year
- Present audit results to the Board of Directors no later than the second Thursday in June
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified firm of certified public accountants
- Properly licensed to practice as a certified public accounting firm in Missouri
- Meets independence requirements of standards published by Comptroller General of the US
- At least three client references receiving similar auditing and management consulting services
Documents to include with the bid
- Organization size and years in business information
- Office location and staff details
- Names and backgrounds of designated contact, engagement manager, and key employees
- Statement of CPA licensure in Missouri
- Statement of independence meeting US Comptroller General standards
- Most recent peer review report or statement explaining non-participation
- Description of background, experience, and list of at least 3 governmental client references
- Work plan to accomplish scope and reports
- Statements regarding audit cost identification, 5-year work paper retention, normal office hours availability, and staffing commitment
- All-inclusive audit fee proposal and 2026 class labor billing rates
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