25E - AGMT - PROFESSIONAL AUDITING

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5. A summary of recent audit engagements of other similarly sized governmental agencies, including individuals from four recent engagements whom we may contact for reference. 6. A preliminary schedule including tentative dates for completion of interim and final field work, preparation of financial statements, footnotes, opinion letters and the management letter. 7. A proposed budget including estimated hours for each member of the engagement team, hourly billing rates, out-of-pocket expenses and a total proposed cost for each of the four years. The budget must include an all-inclusive maximum price (including out-of-pocket expenses) for all services outlined in Section 3C of this RFP. The budget should be broken down by the items noted in Section 3C of this RFP by each fiscal year, 8. A listing of billing rates, by staffing level, which would apply to any supplemental services which may be requested by the City during the term of this contract. 9. A statement that the firm is independent of the City and that it is unaware of potential conflicts of interest. 10. An affirmative statement verifying the firm and all assigned key professional staff are properly licensed to practice in California. 1 1, A copy of a report on its most recent external quality control review (peer review), with a statement whether that quality control review included a review of specific government engagements (required by Government Audit Standards). 12. Information on the results of any Federal or State desk reviews or field reviews of its audits during the past three (3) years. In addition, the Proposer shall provide information on the circumstances and status of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the firm during the past three (3) years with State regulatory bodies or professional organizations. 13. A description of limits on liability, if any. 14. A warrant that the firm maintains a prudent amount of errors and ornissions insurance that covers negligent acts and is applicable to the work requested in this RFP. 15. An acknowledgement by signature that the signer is authorized to contractually bind the firm. 16. Any pending legal actions against the firm. 17. Proposer's Statement - Exhibit C 18. Noncollusion Affidavit — Exhibit D B. Sealed Proposals: Proposals to the RFP should be addressed to City of Santa Ana, Finance Department 3`d Floor, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-17, Santa Ana, CA 92701, and are due no later than 4:00 p.m. March 4, 2016 . Five (5) copies of bound and sealed proposals are required. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal is delivered on time. Any proposal received after the deadline will be disqualified. 25E-22