City of Indianola - Request for Proposals for Annual Audit Services 2026
City of IndianolaCity · Indianola, IA- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The City of Indianola is requesting proposals from qualified certified public accountant firms for annual audit services relating to the audit for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend the agreement for fiscal years 2030, 2031, and 2032. The audit shall be performed in accordance with US generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and OMB Circular A-133 when applicable. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, submitted in two hard copies to the City Clerk at 110 N 1st St., Indianola, IA 50125. The City Council plans to select an auditor on December 7, 2026. Required submissions include a letter of transmittal, firm profile, qualifications with references from Iowa municipal clients, staff resumes, scope of services, proposed schedule, and fee proposals for standard and single audits.
Overall cost, proposed scope and ability to meet City deadlines, references, qualifications and experience of the firm
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Summary
The City of Indianola is requesting proposals from qualified certified public accountant firms for annual audit services relating to the audit for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend the agreement for fiscal years 2030, 2031, and 2032.
The audit shall be performed in accordance with US generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and OMB Circular A-133 when applicable. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, submitted in two hard copies to the City Clerk at 110 N 1st St., Indianola, IA 50125. The City Council plans to select an auditor on December 7, 2026. Required submissions include a letter of transmittal, firm profile, qualifications with references from Iowa municipal clients, staff resumes, scope of services, proposed schedule, and fee proposals for standard and single audits.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Overall cost
- Proposed scope and ability to meet City deadlines
- References
- Qualifications and experience of the firm
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Letter of transmittal
- Profile of firm proposing
- Qualifications and references from Iowa municipal clients
- Resumes of key professional members
- Scope of services and project schedule
- Estimated total hours
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Hourly rates
- Fee proposal for standard and single audits
- Certificate of insurance
- Submit to
- City of Indianola, Proposal for Audit Services, c/o City Clerk, 110 N 1st St., Indianola, IA 50125
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Indianola, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Indianola?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Indianola, Proposal for Audit Services, c/o City Clerk, 110 N 1st St., Indianola, IA 50125.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Indianola in IA, 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.
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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: "Overall cost, proposed scope and ability to meet City deadlines, references, qualifications and experience of the firm" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Indianola?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 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: Letter of transmittal, profile of firm proposing, qualifications and references from Iowa municipal clients, resumes of key professional members, scope of services and project schedule, estimated tota. Review the full document from City of Indianola for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Indianola, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.