Municipality of Markstay-Warren Request for Proposal External Audit Services - TMW-2026-07 (2026)
- Due
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jacinthe Rochon
- (705) 853-4536
The 30-second brief
The Municipality of Markstay-Warren seeks qualified accounting firms to provide external audit services for the Corporation of the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, including financial record examination, audit opinion, and submission of the Financial Information Return to the Ministry. Submissions are due by April 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Local Time. The contract term is for 3 years starting with the fiscal year end of December 31, 2026, with an option to extend to a total of 5 years. Evaluation criteria include mandatory bilingual requirements, service proposal quality of approach, methodology, work plan, team experience, and financial proposal.
Mandatory Evaluation Requirement Pass or Fail, Service Proposal 60 pts, Financial Proposal 40 pts
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Summary
The Municipality of Markstay-Warren seeks qualified accounting firms to provide external audit services for the Corporation of the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, including financial record examination, audit opinion, and submission of the Financial Information Return to the Ministry.
Submissions are due by April 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Local Time. The contract term is for 3 years starting with the fiscal year end of December 31, 2026, with an option to extend to a total of 5 years. Evaluation criteria include mandatory bilingual requirements, service proposal quality of approach, methodology, work plan, team experience, and financial proposal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Mandatory Evaluation Requirement Pass or Fail
- Service Proposal 60 pts
- Financial Proposal 40 pts
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Signed copy of Declaration
- Completed copy of Bid Form
- H.S.T. Registration Number
- Proof of active workers compensation or WSIB questionnaire
- Proof of $2
- 000
- 000 liability insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Markstay, ON
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Municipality of Markstay-Warren?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jacinthe Rochon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Municipality of Markstay-Warren in ON, 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 Jacinthe Rochon at (705) 853-4536. 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: "Mandatory Evaluation Requirement Pass or Fail, Service Proposal 60 pts, Financial Proposal 40 pts" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Municipality of Markstay-Warren?
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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.
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 copy of Declaration, Completed copy of Bid Form, H.S.T. Registration Number, Proof of active workers compensation or WSIB questionnaire, Proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance. Review the full document from Municipality of Markstay-Warren for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Markstay, ON. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.