Nelson County RFP 2026-01 Audit Services
Nelson CountyCounty · Nelson County, VA- Due
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Grace Mawyer
- (434) 263-7136
The 30-second brief
Nelson County is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform a financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The contract may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods. The audit must be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards, and other federal and state requirements.
Audited Financial Statements, Internal Control Report, Compliance Report, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Data Collection Form, APA Comparative Report, Compliance Letters, Supplemental Schedules, Utility Enterprise Fund Audit, Internal Controls and Management Recommendation Letters, Annual Meeting and Preliminary Fieldwork, Board of Supervisors Meeting Presentation, Technical Assistance, ACFR, Management Letter, Schedule of Finding and Questioned Costs, Report on Census Data Reported to VRS, Official Statement/Preliminary Official Statement
Qualifications and governmental experience of the offeror, Qualifications and governmental experience of the assigned staff, Audit approach and work plan, Ability to complete audit by required deadlines, Commitment to provide continuity of audit staff
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Summary
Nelson County is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform a financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
The contract may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods. The audit must be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards, and other federal and state requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications and governmental experience of the offeror
- Qualifications and governmental experience of the assigned staff
- Audit approach and work plan
- Ability to complete audit by required deadlines
- Commitment to provide continuity of audit staff
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
18- Audited Financial Statements
- Internal Control Report
- Compliance Report
- Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
- Data Collection Form
- APA Comparative Report
- Compliance Letters
- Supplemental Schedules
- Utility Enterprise Fund Audit
- Internal Controls and Management Recommendation Letters
- Annual Meeting and Preliminary Fieldwork
- Board of Supervisors Meeting Presentation
- Technical Assistance
- ACFR
- Management Letter
- Schedule of Finding and Questioned Costs
- Report on Census Data Reported to VRS
- Official Statement/Preliminary Official Statement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Offeror Submission Form
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Reference Form
- Proposal Protection Disclosure Form
- State Corporation Commission Form
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Lovingston, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Nelson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 29, 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. For questions, contact Grace Mawyer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Nelson County in VA, 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 Grace Mawyer at (434) 263-7136. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Audited Financial Statements, Internal Control Report, Compliance Report, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Data Collection Form, APA Comparative Report, Compliance Letters, Supplemental Schedules, Utility Enterprise Fund Audit, Internal Controls and Management Recommendation Letters, Annu. 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: "Qualifications and governmental experience of the offeror, Qualifications and governmental experience of the assigned staff, Audit approach and work plan, Ability to complete audit by required deadlin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Nelson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Nelson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Nelson County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. 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: Offeror Submission Form, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Reference Form, Proposal Protection Disclosure Form, State Corporation Commission Form. Review the full document from Nelson 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: Lovingston, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.