What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Birmingham Airport Authority requests Statements of Qualifications from certified public accounting firms to perform its annual audit and assist in preparing yearly audited financial statements, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and related filings. The selected firm will also provide independent auditing, financial review, compliance auditing, and other related financial advisory services. Eligible respondents must be onshore certified public accounting firms with substantial experience auditing airports, governmental entities, aviation-related businesses, and federally funded programs, and must comply with Alabama E-Verify and federal requirements. The Authority will evaluate submittals on six unweighted criteria, including firm experience, airport and governmental auditing experience, project team qualifications, references and past performance, and cost. Questions and clarifications are due by 2:00 PM on November 30, 2026, and Statements of Qualifications are due by 2:00 PM on December 18, 2026. The resulting agreement will have an initial three-year term with two one-year extension options, with a target award date in February 2027.
Scope of work
- Annual Financial Audit of financial statements and notes
- Federal and grant compliance auditing under 2 CFR Part 200
- Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) schedules and FAA revenue use opinion
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) compliance and preparation assistance
- Cost allocation reviews
- Special audits and agreed-upon procedures
- Additional auditing and related financial advisory services as requested
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm Experience and Qualifications | Not specified |
| Airport/Governmental Auditing Experience | Not specified |
| Qualifications and Experience of Project Team | Not specified |
| References and Past Performance, including peer review results | Not specified |
| Cost/Fee Proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed CPA firm in good standing with Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
- Necessary licenses and registrations to do business in Alabama
- Minimum 10 years of governmental financial auditing experience under GAGAS
- Experience with 2 CFR Part 200 and FAA AIP/PFC grant programs
- Three references from governmental audits with budgets over $50 million
- Adequate professional liability insurance
- No conflicts of interest impairing independence
- Enrolled in the E-Verify program
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Project Proposal
- Resumes for key personnel
- Three relevant projects completed within the past five years
- Three references for comparable governmental or airport clients
- Copy of most recent external peer review report
- Prior audited financial statements and/or ACFRs of similar nature
- Fee Proposal
- E-Verify enrollment documentation
- Conflict of interest disclosures
- Certificates of insurance
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and electronic via USB Flash Drive
- Instructions
- Submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (via USB Flash Drive) of the SOQ and Project Proposal to 5900 Messer Airport Highway.
