About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Donnelly Public Library District seeks proposals from qualified onshore United States bookkeepers to deliver ongoing financial and bookkeeping services. The selected contractor will maintain the operating budget, process payroll and direct deposits, provide accounting software and licenses, deliver monthly profit-and-loss statements, and assist with required annual Idaho filings including L-2, SOS, and ICFL reports. Applicants must submit proposals with an itemized budget, references, and proof of applicable credentials by November 15, 2026, electronically via email or by mail or hand delivery. Questions are due October 31, 2026, and the buyer will evaluate submissions on RFP compliance, relevant experience, proposal feasibility, total cost clarity, and past performance.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Donnelly Public Library District
Scope of work
- Prepare and submit monthly profit-and-loss statements no later than the first Thursday of each month
- Assist with refining the annual budget and coordinate with library operations to understand budget needs
- Process payroll and direct deposits in coordination with the Library Director
- Provide cost estimates as needed
- Assist with annual filings and reporting required under Idaho requirements including L-2, SOS, and ICFL
- Provide and maintain the financial software and licenses used for accounting services
- Develop a detailed work timeline with milestones
- Provide monthly budget updates and submit bank statements and account balances to the Trustees
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance with the RFP requirements | Not specified |
| Experience with similar projects | Not specified |
| Quality and feasibility of the proposal | Not specified |
| Total cost and clarity of the cost breakdown | Not specified |
| References and prior performance | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified bookkeepers
- Proof of compliance with state and local requirements upon request
Documents to include with your response
- Company name, address, and contact information
- Description of company's qualifications and experience
- Proposed approach and services
- Accounting software to be used
- Proof of licensing, insurance, bonding, and certifications if applicable
- At least three references from recent, similar projects
- Clear, itemized budget
Key dates
- RFP release date
- October 15, 2026
- Questions due
- October 31, 2026
- Proposal due date
- November 15, 2026
- Anticipated project start date
- December 1, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronically via email, delivered in person, or mailed
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to the Library Trustees, or deliver in person or mail to Donnelly Public Library District, P.O. Box 403, Donnelly, ID 83615.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Donnelly, ID
- Insurance and bonding
- Proof of licensing, insurance, bonding, and certifications if applicable