PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service price agreement in the estimated amount of $1,215,000.00, with two one-year renewal options in the estimated amount of $800,000.00, as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for audit and non-audit services for the Office of the City Auditor - RSM US LLP in the estimated amount of $1,015,000.00, and Crowe LLP in the estimated amount of $1,000,000.00, most advantageous proposers of thirteen - Total estimated amount of $2,015,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for audit and non-audit services for the Office of the City Auditor (AUD). These professional service contracts will assist AUD in completing the Annual Audit Work Plan. This will be accomplished by co-sourcing the performance of auditing or non-audit services engagements from initial planning through a final report or aiding AUD staff with various tasks related to audit or non-audit service assignments. Additional services may be requested in an advisory role to assist AUD in conducting audits whereby special expertise is needed for a given audit.
A six-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Office of the City Auditor (4)
* Office of Procurement Services (2)*
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