Cameron County Audit Services Request for Proposals - Financial Audit and Reporting 2026
Cameron CountyCounty · Cameron County, PA- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Annette Campbell
- (814) 486-9322
The 30-second brief
Cameron County seeks proposals from independent certified public accounting firms to perform the annual financial audit, prepare financial statements, notes, schedules, and DCED County Annual Financial Report (DCED-CLGS-20), and conduct a federal Single Audit when required. The initial engagement covers the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with four optional renewal years (2027 through 2030). Services include internal control evaluation, single audit determination, annual debt statement and borrowing base certificate preparation under 53 Pa.C.S. §§ 8002 and 8110, adjusting and closing journal entries, and meeting attendance. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with written questions due by November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Submission is electronic to [email protected].
Pennsylvania county and local-government experience and reporting expertise, audit approach, scope and transition, team qualifications and continuity, quality and independence, price reasonableness, schedule, communication, references
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Summary
Cameron County seeks proposals from independent certified public accounting firms to perform the annual financial audit, prepare financial statements, notes, schedules, and DCED County Annual Financial Report (DCED-CLGS-20), and conduct a federal Single Audit when required.
The initial engagement covers the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with four optional renewal years (2027 through 2030). Services include internal control evaluation, single audit determination, annual debt statement and borrowing base certificate preparation under 53 Pa.C.S. §§ 8002 and 8110, adjusting and closing journal entries, and meeting attendance. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with written questions due by November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Submission is electronic to [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Pennsylvania county and local-government experience and reporting expertise
- Audit approach
- Scope and transition
- Team qualifications and continuity
- Quality and independence
- Price reasonableness
- Schedule
- Communication
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Signed cover letter
- Sample engagement letter
- Evidence of insurance or statement of insurability
- Subcontractor disclosures
- Consolidated list of exceptions with proposed substitute terms
- Signed certifications
- Addenda acknowledgment
- Technical proposal
- Cost proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Emporium, PA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cameron County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Annette Campbell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cameron County in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Annette Campbell at (814) 486-9322. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pennsylvania county and local-government experience and reporting expertise, audit approach, scope and transition, team qualifications and continuity, quality and independence, price reasonableness, s..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cameron County?
All active and historical solicitations from Cameron County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Cameron County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed cover letter, sample engagement letter, evidence of insurance or statement of insurability, subcontractor disclosures, consolidated list of exceptions with proposed substitute terms, signed cer. Review the full document from Cameron County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Emporium, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
