Term Agreement Audit Services and Accounting Services for AEA

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) issued RFP 24121 to secure a professional services firm to perform comprehensive auditing and accounting functions for the Authority over a three‑year term, with optional extensions. The work includes GAAS‑compliant financial‑statement audits, Federal Single Audits, and up‑to‑500 hours of supplemental accounting support on an hourly basis. The solicitation mandates a full suite of mandatory attachments, outlines a detailed evaluation matrix (20 % qualifications, 30 % workplan, 40 % cost, 10 % Alaska preference), and prohibits subcontracting. The contract is a fixed‑fee arrangement for the core audit deliverables, supplemented by hourly rates for additional services. Key dates: proposals due 11 Apr 2024, contract start May 2024, annual audit deliverables due by mid‑October each fiscal year. • Perform annual financial‑statement audits (GAAS & Government Auditing Standards) for FY 2024‑FY 2026 (optionally FY 2027‑FY 2028). • Deliver Federal Single Audit reports on schedule (drafts Apr & Sep, final by 15th business day of Oct). • Provide up to 500 hours of extra accounting services (e.g., internal‑control reviews, GASB research) at pre‑approved hourly rates. • Contractor must carry specific insurance, indemnify AEA, and adhere to strict confidentiality and delivery timelines.