Gratiot County Special Internal Financial Controls Audit Services - Project 01-26 (2026)
Gratiot CountyCounty · Ithaca, MI- Due
- Feb 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 7, 2026
The 30-second brief
Gratiot County requests proposals from qualified accounting firms and individuals to perform a special internal financial controls audit for the County. The audit aims to ensure operating procedures, internal controls, and accounting practices comply with laws, regulations, and County policy. The scope involves evaluating accounts payable, vendor setup, and invoice approval processes, following the discovery of fictitious invoices and misappropriation of funds. Proposers must submit technical proposals and separate dollar cost bids electronically to [email protected] with "Project 01-26" and "Financial Controls Audit" in the subject line by February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due by January 23, 2026. The contract involves reviewing historical practices and establishing operational protocols consistent with Government Finance Officers Association best practices.
Special internal financial controls audit, Technical proposal, Separate dollar cost bid, Sample formats for required reports
Independence, License to Practice in Michigan, Firm Qualifications and Experience, Partner, Supervisory, and Staff Qualifications and Experience, Prior Engagements with the County of Gratiot, Similar Engagements with Other Government Entities, Specific Approach, Total All-Inclusive Maximum Price
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Summary
Gratiot County requests proposals from qualified accounting firms and individuals to perform a special internal financial controls audit for the County.
The audit aims to ensure operating procedures, internal controls, and accounting practices comply with laws, regulations, and County policy. The scope involves evaluating accounts payable, vendor setup, and invoice approval processes, following the discovery of fictitious invoices and misappropriation of funds. Proposers must submit technical proposals and separate dollar cost bids electronically to [email protected] with "Project 01-26" and "Financial Controls Audit" in the subject line by February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due by January 23, 2026. The contract involves reviewing historical practices and establishing operational protocols consistent with Government Finance Officers Association best practices.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Independence
- License to Practice in Michigan
- Firm Qualifications and Experience
- Partner
- Supervisory
- Staff Qualifications and Experience
- Prior Engagements with the County of Gratiot
- Similar Engagements with Other Government Entities
- Specific Approach
- Total All-Inclusive Maximum Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Special internal financial controls audit
- Technical proposal
- Separate dollar cost bid
- Sample formats for required reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
technical proposal, separate dollar cost bid
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Gratiot County, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gratiot County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 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: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gratiot County in MI, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Special internal financial controls audit, Technical proposal, Separate dollar cost bid, Sample formats for required reports. 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: "Independence, License to Practice in Michigan, Firm Qualifications and Experience, Partner, Supervisory, and Staff Qualifications and Experience, Prior Engagements with the County of Gratiot, Similar..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Gratiot County?
All active and historical solicitations from Gratiot County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Gratiot 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: technical proposal, separate dollar cost bid. Review the full document from Gratiot 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: Gratiot County, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.