When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 23, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by City Of Grand Rapids. The work is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Payroll audit and compliance consulting firm. Experience auditing public sector or government payroll operations. Expertise in wage calculations, leave balances, tax withholdings, and W-2 validation. Familiarity with unionized workforces and bargaining unit reporting. Independent third-party reviewer with strong internal controls and accuracy assessment experience. Certified public accountants or payroll compliance specialists.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesPosted: July 10th, 2026Deadline: July 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks an independent firm to conduct a payroll audit and accuracy evaluation. The review will cover wages, absence balances, deductions, taxation, 2025 W-2s, and reporting by individual and bargaining unit.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must conduct an independent performance audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Must be registered in the City’s financial management system, Oracle Finance Cloud
Must provide a minimum of three references from clients for whom the firm has conducted similar services
Must provide a minimum of three example audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS for municipalities or large public sector entities
Must submit one original and three hard copies of the RFP response, plus an electronic version
Must maintain insurance requirements as specified in Exhibit I
Must be a bona fide provider of the services requested

TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: July 9th, 2026

Deadline for Clarifying Questions: July 14th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: July 23rd, 2026

Targeted City Commission Approval: August 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 14th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Grand Rapids

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an independent third party to provide payroll audit and accuracy evaluation services. The engagement is intended to review payroll processes and verify the accuracy of payroll-related records and calculations.

The payroll audit is expected to include wages such as overtime, acting assignment pay, and shift pay; absence balances across all absence banks; deductions and taxation; and W-2s for the 2025 calendar year. The review must also provide a breakdown of these elements by individual employee and by bargaining unit.

Questions related to the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 14, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 23, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Grand Rapids. The work is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Payroll audit and compliance consulting firm
Experience auditing public sector or government payroll operations
Expertise in wage calculations, leave balances, tax withholdings, and W-2 validation
Familiarity with unionized workforces and bargaining unit reporting
Independent third-party reviewer with strong internal controls and accuracy assessment experience
Certified public accountants or payroll compliance specialists

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