External City Auditor(s)

The City of Uhland, Texas (the "City") is soliciting proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms ("Firm") to perform the City’s annual audit, issue opinions on the related financial statements, and provide other auditing services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, with potential annual renewals at the City’s discretion. The audit will cover the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and may include a Single Audit for federal funds. A Single Audit for state funds may also be required. The selected Firm shall ensure compliance with all applicable Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and the requirements outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. The final audit report must be presented to City Council on March 19th, 2026. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to negotiate terms to meet the best interests of the City. Subcontracting No subcontracting will be allowed without the express prior written consent of the City Administrator and or city council, dependent on the professional discretion of the City Administrator. SECTION III: QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS Firm Qualifications and Experience • The Firm must be licensed to practice in Texas. • The Firm must have at least five years of experience performing municipal government audits, including Single Audits. • Detail recent experience from at least three municipalities of comparable size. • Detail recent experience with ACFR preparation and GASB compliance, including preparation of ACFR where GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded. Proposal Submission Requirements Firms must submit a proposal that includes: 1. Cover Letter – A statement of interest, firm background, and contact information. 2. Firm Profile – Overview of the firm, including municipal audit experience. 3. Personnel Qualifications – Resumes of key personnel assigned to the engagement. 4. References – Three municipal references with contact information. 5. Technology – Listing of technology to be utilized during the audit (i.e. excel, datasnipper, adobe PDF) 6. Cost Proposal – All-inclusive maximum price and fee breakdown by service. 7. Copy of Master Services Agreement – Provide a copy of your master services agreement, and proposed statement of work for Fiscal Year 2025. SECTION IV: SELECTION CRITERIA Proposals will be evaluated based on: 1. Experience and Qualifications (20%) – Depth of experience with municipal audits, ACFRs, and Single Audits. 2. Understanding of City Needs (30%) – Demonstrated knowledge of Uhland’s financial operations and applicable regulations. 3. Audit Approach and Timeline (40%) – Work plan, methodology, and ability to meet deadlines. 4. Cost Proposal (10%) – Competitive pricing and transparency of costs. SECTION V: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE Submission Requirements Proposals must be submitted in an envelope labeled “EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES – RFQ 02-2026” to: City of Uhland City Hall 15 North Old Spanish Trail Uhland, TX 78640 Or Electronic submission to: [email protected] The City of Uhland appreciates your interest in providing audit services and looks forward to reviewing your proposal. Apply tot his job