The City of Mobile is seeking an independent public‑accounting firm to perform comprehensive audit services for its financial statements covering fiscal years 2023‑2027, including a Single Audit of federal awards and optional preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The scope requires issuance of unmodified opinions on basic financial statements each year, compliance testing of roughly $58.5 million in federal expenditures, and delivery of draft and final reports according to a strict calendar (draft ACFR by February 21, final audit adjustments by March 14, final report by March 21). The contract is a three‑year base award with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, and proposals must include an all‑inclusive maximum price and hourly rates. Evaluation will weigh technical quality (75 pts), price (18 pts), and local vendor preference (7 pts). Mandatory qualifications include Alabama CPA licensure, independence, insurance, and quality‑control documentation.