Auditing Services

Town of Fairfield, VermontVermont, USADue Monday, November 9, 2026

Client: Town of Fairfield, Vermont
Solicitation No.: —
Posted: 10/21/2026
Category: Auditing, Finance and Accounting
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The Town of Fairfield, Vermont is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accountants licensed in Vermont to perform annual financial audits for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The selected auditor must examine the town's financial position, conduct compliance and internal control audits, and provide 15 bound copies plus an electronic copy of the audit reports. Work will be performed offsite, and preliminary reports are due by January 31st following each fiscal year, with final reports due by July 31st. Only onshore, USA-based organizations licensed to practice in Vermont are eligible to bid. Proposers must submit technical and cost proposals in two separate sealed envelopes marked "Annual Auditing Services Bid" to the Town Administrator, with digital submission via email or online also accepted. Submissions must include professional experience, proposed staffing, a work plan, estimated hours, a total maximum fee per year, and a signed Certificate of Non-Collusion. The Selectboard will award the contract within 15 days of bid opening based on cost, quality, and the bidder's capability and skill.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Town of Fairfield.RFP.2026-2028.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Town of Fairfield, Vermont is soliciting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accountants licensed in Vermont to conduct annual financial and compliance audits. The scope covers fiscal years ending December 31, 2026, December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2028. Eligible bidders must be licensed to practice in the State of Vermont.

Issued by: Town of Fairfield, Vermont
Proposals due: 3:00 o’clock, P.M., on Monday, November 9, 2026
Proposals publicly opened: 7:00 o’clock, P.M., on Monday, November 9, 2026
Preliminary report due: January 31st of each year
Completed final report due: July 31st of each year
How to submit: Sealed hard copy
Submission details: Delivered in two separate sealed envelopes marked with firm name and specified labels to Fairfield Selectboard, c/o Town Administrator, P.O. Box 5, 25 North Rd., Fairfield, Vermont 05455. Mail must be sent certified mail with return receipt requested.
Contract term: Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028
Place of performance: Fairfield, Vermont

How proposals are evaluated

Cost
Quality of the goods and services offered
Ability, capacity, and skill demonstrated under prior contracts or track record

Scope of work

Annual audit of financial accounts and records for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028
Examination of financial position and compliance audit in accordance with AICPA standards
Combined financial statements of all funds presenting expenditures at activity level
Separate statements for each fund of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances
Separate balance sheets for each fund
Auditor opinion on general purpose financial statements in conformity with GAAP
Report on internal control system, evaluated controls, and material weaknesses
Presentation of findings to the Selectboard and exit conference with Town Treasurer and Administrator

Minimum qualifications

Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the State of Vermont

Documents to include with the bid

Letter of Transmittal
Table of Contents
Professional Experience description and staff resumes
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three client references
Work plan and proposer approach to the audit
Bidding Contact Information Form
Certificate of Non-Collusion
Cost Summary Sheet

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