About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Office of the Auditor General of Alberta seeks proposals for financial statement audit and Financial Information Return services for the Special Areas Board. The selected proponent must perform offsite work evaluating audit risks, incorporating computer-assisted audit techniques and data analytics, and delivering audit reporting in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards. Only onshore Canadian organizations are eligible to bid. Proponents must submit questions by November 17, 2026, and deliver electronic proposals via email no later than November 24, 2026, at 14:00:59 Alberta Time. Submissions must include fixed prices and fixed hourly rates in Canadian funds. The evaluation assesses mandatory criteria, specific capabilities to achieve deliverables, and pricing weighted at 30 percent, with submitted proposals remaining binding for 90 business days.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Office of the Auditor General of Alberta
Scope of work
- Audit of the financial statements of the Special Areas Board
- Audit of the Financial Information Return of the Special Areas Board
- Preparation and submission of an Audit Plan in the approved form
- Completion of year-end audit fieldwork by mid-April
- Preparation of draft audit opinions and report on financial statements
- Preparation and delivery of an audit exit conference document and minutes
- Joint preparation of Reports to the Board with the Auditor General
- Preparation of a draft Management Letter prior to the exit conference
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| General experience and qualifications of proponent and key personnel | Not specified |
| Specific Capabilities to Achieve Products and Deliverables | Not specified |
| Methodology | Not specified |
| Pricing | 30% |
Minimum qualifications
- Must acknowledge audit will be conducted in accordance with required standards and procedures
- Demonstrated experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Partner and senior manager must have a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation
- Proponent must not have been found to be in non-compliance with professional standards
- Able to maintain a record of audit file access and documentation
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an authorized representative
- Proponent profile and relevant experience of key personnel
- Response to Mandatory requirements (Section 2)
- Response to Rated criteria (Section 3)
- Pricing proposal with Fixed Price and Fixed Hourly rate (Section 4)
- Annual Independence Letter
- Written disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest
- References from similar client organizations
Key dates
- RFP Issue Date
- Nov 4, 2026
- Questions due
- at least five (5) Business Days prior to the RFP’s Closing Date and Time
- Proposals due
- Nov 24, 2026 no later than 14:00:59 Alberta Time
- Year-end field work completion
- mid-April
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Email subject line must indicate it is a Proposal and clearly indicate Special Areas Board and the RFP closing date. If multiple emails are needed, provide clear integration instructions.
Contract details
- Term
- Through 2029
- Place of performance
- Alberta