What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Birmingham Airport Authority seeks qualified and experienced 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 Authority may also request independent auditing, financial review, compliance auditing, and other related financial advisory services. Eligible respondents must be onshore U.S. organizations with substantial experience auditing airports, governmental entities, aviation-related businesses, and federally funded programs, and must comply with Alabama E-Verify and licensing requirements. Questions or 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 Authority will evaluate submittals based on firm experience, airport and governmental auditing experience, project team qualifications, references and past performance including peer review results, and cost/fee proposals. The resulting agreement will have an initial three-year term with two one-year extension options, and no budget is specified.
Scope of work
- Perform independent annual financial audit and express opinions on financial statements
- Assist in preparing yearly audited financial statements and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Perform federal and grant compliance auditing for federally funded airport programs
- Issue opinions on airport revenue use and Passenger Facility Charge schedules
- Provide additional auditing and related financial advisory services as requested
- Conduct cost allocation reviews
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
- Registered to do business in Alabama, including Secretary of State if foreign
- Minimum of 10 years of experience conducting financial audits of governmental organizations
- Experience with federal grant compliance under 2 CFR Part 200
- Experience with FAA grant programs, specifically AIP and PFC audit guide requirements
- Verifiable experience with governmental agencies or airports with budgets over $50 million
- Adequate professional liability insurance
- No conflicts of interest and not disqualified under 2 CFR § 200.509(b)
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Project Proposal
- Three references from past governmental audits with budgets over $50 million
- Copies of or access to prior audited financial statements and/or ACFRs
- Resumes for key personnel on the proposed project team
- Copy of the firm's most recent external peer review report
- Fee Proposal including annual audit fee
- E-Verify enrollment documentation (as a condition of award)
- Certificates of insurance (before services begin)
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and electronic copy (via USB Flash Drive)
- Instructions
- Submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (via USB Flash Drive) to 5900 Messer Airport Highway.
