When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 9, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Lowell. The work is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

CPA firm with experience in government financial audits. Proven track record performing audits for public sector clients. Strong understanding of GAAP and governmental accounting standards. Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

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Auditing Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Lowell, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: June 9th, 2026Deadline: June 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Lowell, Massachusetts seeks a certified firm to conduct annual financial statement audits for three fiscal years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified, independent Certified Public Accountant firm licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Must demonstrate experience with large Massachusetts municipal clients
Must demonstrate experience with Department of Revenue guidelines and Government Auditing Standards
Must guarantee staffing capacity to deliver audits within strict timelines
Must carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must provide a copy of the firm's most recent external quality control (peer) review
Must submit a technical proposal and a separate sealed price proposal
Must comply with Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Laws

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Proposals are due on June 23rd, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Audited financial statements and management letter due by January 31st, 2028, 2029, and 2030.

Single Audit reports due by March 31st, 2028, 2029, and 2030.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 9th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Lowell

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Lowell, Massachusetts seeks a qualified vendor to provide auditing services for its financial statements. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting audits for three consecutive fiscal years, ending on June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, and June 30, 2029.

All auditing work must be performed by Certified Public Accountants, ensuring compliance with applicable governmental and accounting standards. The objective is to secure accurate and reliable annual financial audits to support fiscal transparency and accountability.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Lowell. The work is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: CPA firm with experience in government financial audits
Proven track record performing audits for public sector clients
Strong understanding of GAAP and governmental accounting standards
Licensed to practice in Massachusetts

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