When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on April 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $90,000 – $210,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District. The work is located in Palm Desert, California, United States; Coachella, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Certified public accounting firm specializing in government audits. Experience with municipal and public sector clients. Familiarity with California financial regulations and standards. Ability to commit to multi-year audit engagements.

Annual Financial Statement Audit Service (Closed)

Coachella, CA is seeking a vendor for annual financial statement audit services covering three fiscal years, with an option to renew for two additional years.

Qualified auditors with sufficient governmental accounting and auditing experience
Firm must be in continuous operation for at least five years
No employee or official of the District may have a financial or other interest in the firm
Firm must not have been disqualified by any public agency from participation in public contracts
Company must be licensed to practice in California
Company must be independent in fact and appearance
Company must not have provided non-audit services that impair independence
Audit must be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
Working papers must be retained and available for no less than seven years
Audit must cover three fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028, with an option for two additional years (2029 and 2030)
Report package must include Basic Financial Statements, Footnotes on Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Auditor’s opinion, Report on Compliance and Internal Control, Required Supplementary Information, Schedule of Findings and Recommendations, Status of Prior Year Findings and Recommendations, Management Discussion and Analysis, Statistical Section, and Required Communications to the Board of Directors
Audit must include preparing and electronically submitting the Special Districts Financial Transaction Report to the State Controller’s Office within 110 days after fiscal year end
All reports must be provided in electronic format to the Agency
Auditor may be expected to attend a full board meeting to present the audit report and review communications (Zoom attendance acceptable)
Proposals must include a Financial Statement Audit Information Sheet, Transmittal Letter, Fee Schedule, and Contact Person information
Proposer must describe organization size and operations (local, regional, national, international)
Proposer must state office location for work and number of professional staff by level
Proposer must describe range of activities performed by the office (auditing, tax service, management services)
Proposer must indicate technical approach, including estimated hours by staff level and on-site time for manager/senior staff
Proposer must list professional staff assigned to project, indicating staff levels, governmental experience, and knowledge of GSBA standards (OPEB, Pension liability reporting)
Proposer must provide references for municipal or local government audit clients for the last two years
Proposer must identify at least two clients with successful GFOA ACFR applications
Proposer must describe peer review systems (internal/external) and frequency, and furnish most recent evaluation opinion if external
Proposer must clearly indicate request for local preference if applicable
Digital copy of response must be emailed to Josh.Bonner@CVPCD.org
Proposals must be submitted on or before April 24th, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Successful proposer must confirm written acceptance of terms within 10 days of notification
Any contract modification requests must be included with the RFP response

$90,000 – $210,000

RFP Release: March 2nd, 2026

RFP Questions Due: April 6th, 2026

RFP Questions Response: April 10th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: April 24th, 2026, 5:00 PM

Board Review & Approval: May 8th, 2026

Contract Awarded: ASAP

Preliminary Field Work: May

Mail Confirmation Letters: Mid-July

Trial Balances Completed by Agency: August

Field Work Start: September

Draft ACFR and Management Letter: October

ACFR Presented to Agency Board: November

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A government authority in Coachella, California seeks a vendor to provide annual financial statement audit services. The engagement will cover audits for three fiscal years ending June 30, specifically for 2026, 2027, and 2028. There is an option to renew the contract for an additional two years, covering 2029 and 2030.

Vendors are required to submit any questions regarding the RFP by April 6, 2026. This contract entails comprehensive audit services in accordance with applicable government financial reporting standards.

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