Franklin County Fiscal Court FY2026 Audit Services RFP
Franklin CountyCounty · Frankfort, KY- Due
- Sep 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amy Quatman
- (502) 875-8747
The 30-second brief
Franklin County Fiscal Court is requesting proposals from qualified accounting firms to perform the County's annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The scope includes a financial and compliance audit of all governmental, proprietary (including jail commissary), and fiduciary funds, as well as a Single Audit due to federal award expenditures exceeding $1 million. Required services include examining financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and preparing a general audit schedule in accordance with KRS 91A.040 and governmental auditing standards. Bidders must submit an executed original and two copies of the Bid Form plus three copies of supporting documents. Proposals are due by September 3, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. ET. The final signed audit must be delivered no later than April 30, 2027.
Financial and compliance audit, Single Audit, Internal control reviews, Post-audit conference, Final signed audit report
Adherence to requirements, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, experience, service capabilities
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Summary
Franklin County Fiscal Court is requesting proposals from qualified accounting firms to perform the County's annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
The scope includes a financial and compliance audit of all governmental, proprietary (including jail commissary), and fiduciary funds, as well as a Single Audit due to federal award expenditures exceeding $1 million. Required services include examining financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and preparing a general audit schedule in accordance with KRS 91A.040 and governmental auditing standards. Bidders must submit an executed original and two copies of the Bid Form plus three copies of supporting documents. Proposals are due by September 3, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. ET. The final signed audit must be delivered no later than April 30, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Adherence to requirements
- Price
- Qualifications
- Past performance
- Financial responsibility
- Experience
- Service capabilities
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Financial and compliance audit
- Single Audit
- Internal control reviews
- Post-audit conference
- Final signed audit report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Form
- Workers Compensation certificate
- Firm information
- Resumes of key staff
- List of five references
- Submit to
- 321 West Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
- Scope location
- Frankfort, KY
- Reported agency
- Franklin County Fiscal Court
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Franklin County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 321 West Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. For questions, contact Amy Quatman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Franklin County in KY, 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 Amy Quatman at (502) 875-8747. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Financial and compliance audit, Single Audit, Internal control reviews, Post-audit conference, Final signed audit report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Adherence to requirements, price, qualifications, past performance, financial responsibility, experience, service capabilities" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Franklin County?
All active and historical solicitations from Franklin County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Franklin County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Bid Form, Workers Compensation certificate, firm information, resumes of key staff, list of five references. Review the full document from Franklin 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: Frankfort, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.