Professional Auditing Services

The City Utilities of Springfield issued an RFP (No. 83296) for professional auditing services covering five fiscal years. The contract was awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP to perform financial statement audits, single‑audit of federal awards, fuel‑adjustment‑clause audits, and compliance reporting under Missouri solid‑waste law. The work will commence 1 August 2026 and continue through 31 July 2031, with each year’s audit priced separately. The procurement was conducted through open competition with a closing date of 21 April 2026, and the award decision was expected by 19 May 2026. Evaluation criteria split evenly between price (up to 50 %) and qualifications (up to 50 %). The vendor must meet insurance, E‑Verify, and Transient Employee Law requirements. • Scope: Five‑year audit services (financial statements, single‑audit, fuel‑adjustment, compliance) • Awarded Vendor: FORVIS MAZARS LLP (single award) • Key Dates: Bid close 21 Apr 2026, award 19 May 2026, service start 01 Aug 2026, contract end 31 Jul 2031 • Compliance: Mandatory insurance coverages, E‑Verify affidavit, and Transient Employee Law certification.