Request for Proposal for Audit Services - San Miguel County
Request for Proposal for Audit Services - San Miguel County
Request for Proposal for Audit Services - San Miguel County
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Evaluation Process<br />
The <strong>County</strong> will judge the merits of proposals received in accordance with the criteria discussed<br />
below. The bidder is responsible <strong>for</strong> providing all in<strong>for</strong>mation requested in this RFP and failure to<br />
do so may result in disqualification of the proposal. During the evaluation process, the <strong>County</strong><br />
may request firms to complete an oral presentation or answer further questions about their<br />
proposal.<br />
Criteria<br />
The following criteria will be used to determine which firm best meets the needs of the county.<br />
The adequacy and completeness of the proposal.<br />
The experience of the firm.<br />
The audit team's experience and qualifications.<br />
The firm's ability to fulfill the requirements in a timely manner.<br />
The proposed cost (number of hours and hourly rate).<br />
Additional in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Miguel</strong> <strong>County</strong> will not be liable <strong>for</strong> any cost incurred in the preparation of proposals.<br />
The submission of a proposal shall be prima facie evidence that the firm has full knowledge<br />
of the scope, nature, quantity and quality of work to be per<strong>for</strong>med; the detailed<br />
requirements of the specifications; and, the conditions under which the work is to be<br />
per<strong>for</strong>med.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Miguel</strong> <strong>County</strong> will not be responsible <strong>for</strong> any costs not included in the proposal.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Miguel</strong> <strong>County</strong> reserves the right to conduct pre-contract negotiations with any or all<br />
firms submitting proposals.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Miguel</strong> <strong>County</strong> reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, the right in its sole<br />
discretion to accept any proposal it considers most favorable to the county's interest, and<br />
the right to waive minor irregularities in the procedures. The county further reserves the<br />
right to seek new proposals when such procedure is reasonably in the best interest of the<br />
county.<br />
In connection with the per<strong>for</strong>mance of work under the contract, the firm agrees not to<br />
discharge, promote or demote, refuse to hire, or discriminate in matters of compensation<br />
against any person otherwise qualified, solely because of race, religion, creed, gender,<br />
national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.<br />
The cost <strong>for</strong> audit services <strong>for</strong> fiscal year 2009 was $19,950.