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National · DemandStar · Bradenton, FL

AUDITING SERVICES

Due Jul 30, 2026·2 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Manatee County - Purchasing Division
Method
Request for Proposals
PIN
RFP-26-TA006532SB-0-2026/SB
Location
Bradenton, FL
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
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Description

Manatee County seeks to obtain independent external auditing services for fiscal years ending September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2030, together with any renewal terms authorized by the solicitation and resulting agreement. The services are intended to support the annual audit of the Manatee County reporting entity and required county agencies and related reporting units, together with any applicable federal and state compliance audit work and expressly identified special reports. The successful proposer shall be an independent certified public accounting firm licensed to practice in the State of Florida and experienced in providing annual financial audit services for Florida local governments and county constitutional officers of comparable size and complexity. The County requires timely completion of all work necessary to support financial reporting, governing-body review, and required statutory filings. Successful Proposer shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, software, supplies, licensing, transportation, and other resources necessary to provide independent external auditing services that meet the requirements of the Agreement. Services shall include, at a minimum, annual financial statement audit services, Government Auditing Standards reporting, management letters, separate opinions or companion reports where required, applicable federal and state single-audit services, special compliance or agreed-upon-procedure services expressly required by the County, and all related coordination required for timely completion of the County’s annual reporting process.

Bid #: 26-TA006532SB · RFP - Request for Proposals · FY 2026 · Bid writer: Stacia Branco · County: Manatee County

Documents (1): 26-TA006532SB Request for Proposals — download at https://www.demandstar.com/app/limited/bids/540070/details

Contact

Name
Stacia Branco
Phone
(941) 749-3014
Address
Bradenton, FL
Full source recordfrom DemandStar
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AUDITING SERVICES
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RFP-26-TA006532SB-0-2026/SB
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540070
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Bid Name
AUDITING SERVICES
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RFP
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Jul 30, 2026
E Bidding
No
Filtered
No
Member ID
10141
Account ID
2113707
Bid County
Manatee County
Bid Number
26-TA006532SB
Bid Writer
Stacia Branco
Agency Name
Manatee County - Purchasing Division
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Fiscal Year
2026
Bid Open Date
Jul 30, 2026
Scope Of Work
Manatee County seeks to obtain independent external auditing services for fiscal years ending September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2030, together with any renewal terms authorized by the solicitation and resulting agreement. The services are intended to support the annual audit of the Manatee County reporting entity and required county agencies and related reporting units, together with any applicable federal and state compliance audit work and expressly identified special reports. The successful proposer shall be an independent certified public accounting firm licensed to practice in the State of Florida and experienced in providing annual financial audit services for Florida local governments and county constitutional officers of comparable size and complexity. The County requires timely completion of all work necessary to support financial reporting, governing-body review, and required statutory filings. Successful Proposer shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, software, supplies, licensing, transportation, and other resources necessary to provide independent external auditing services that meet the requirements of the Agreement. Services shall include, at a minimum, annual financial statement audit services, Government Auditing Standards reporting, management letters, separate opinions or companion reports where required, applicable federal and state single-audit services, special compliance or agreed-upon-procedure services expressly required by the County, and all related coordination required for timely completion of the County’s annual reporting process.
Bid Identifier
RFP-26-TA006532SB-0-2026/SB
Bid Status Text
None
Broadcast Date
Jun 26, 2026
Distributed By
DemandStar
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No
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None
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No
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Yes
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Active
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0
Distribution Notes
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RFP - Request for Proposals
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2113707
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No
Categorized By
llm-nc

Source: DemandStar (bid DEMANDSTAR-540070), retrieved via the DemandStar (Euna) national bid aggregator. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.