About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks general accounting consulting services from an onshore United States organization to support a government authority in Huerfano, Colorado. The selected vendor will perform work offsite to handle general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, monthly account reconciliations, journal entries, audit financial statement preparation, budget management, and financial planning. The contractor must also collaborate with County Finance and the external audit firm, analyze month-end and year-close procedures, update internal controls, and draft standard operating procedures. Additionally, the vendor will meet with the board of county commissioners as needed to provide financial management recommendations. Interested parties must submit all questions no later than November 23, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-05
Scope of work
- Provide ongoing support in monthly reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement preparation, budget management, and financial planning
- Communicate and work closely with external audit firm to address areas of concern
- Work with County Finance to improve month-end processes and ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200, state statutes, and GAAP
- Review and analyze month-end and year-close procedures between County Treasurer's Office and County Finance
- Review internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen risk areas
- Review procurement and grants policies and recommend improvements for 2 CFR 200 compliance and best practices
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures, forms, checklists, and documentation for County Finance
- Meet with Board of County Commissioners to provide financial management recommendations and report areas of concern
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and Reputation | 20 Points |
| Personnel and Qualifications | 20 Points |
| Understanding and Approach | 30 Points |
| Cost Proposal | 20 Points |
| Overall Evaluation of Capabilities and Ability to Provide Required Services (Interview) | 10 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Led by a certified public accountant licensed to practice in Colorado by the Colorado Board of Accountancy
- At least five years of experience
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Experience and Reputation section
- Personnel and Qualifications section including resumes and optional organizational chart
- Understanding and Approach section
- Fee Proposal proposing specific payment terms and arrangements
Key dates
- Request for Proposals Issued
- November 6, 2026
- Questions due
- November 23, 2026 prior to 4PM MT
- Questions and answers posted
- November 24, 2026
- Responses due
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 4PM MT
- Committee Review of Responses
- December 3, 2026
- Notifications of Interviews
- December 4, 2026
- Interviews conducted
- December 9-14, 2026
- Notification of intent to award
- December 15, 2026
- Agreement executed
- December 22, 2026
- Anticipated Start Date
- December 23, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bidnet Direct
- Instructions
- Submit online at www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/huerfano-county-government, maximum file size 2GB, submissions limited to no longer than 20 pages
Contract details
- Term
- five-year agreement
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200
