Highlands County External Auditing Services RFP 2026 - 0000421374
Highlands CountyCounty · Highlands County, FL- Due
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
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SUMMARY
The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners (Board) is seeking proposals from qualified firms of independent certified public accountants (CPAs) licensed in Florida for external auditing services.
The selected firm will perform the annual audit of the financial statements of Highlands County, including blended Special Districts and each of the Constitutional Officers. The scope includes financial statement auditing, compliance testing, and reporting in accordance with government auditing standards. Proposals must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The solicitation is identified by BidNet Direct ID 0000421374.
- Scope location
- Highlands County, Florida
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Highlands County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 27, 2026.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Highlands County in FL, 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?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Highlands County, Florida. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.