The Town of Richmond is requesting proposals for an ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT of the Town’s financial records that encompasses all funds and account groups in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Professional auditing firms are invited to submit a proposal to complete an audit in accordance with the audit specifications.

Specifications may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, Rhode Island, 02898 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and are available on the Town of Richmond website, www.Richmondri.gov.

The contact person for the audit proposal will be the Finance Director, Danielle Andrews.  The telephone number is (401) 539-8297.  Please contact Ms. Andrews if you would like to view Town records prior to submitting your proposal, or if you have any questions.

Sealed proposals shall be delivered directly by interested firms to the Town Clerks Office, and will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2026, in the Town Council Chambers of the Richmond Town Hall, in the presence of representatives of the bidders and the municipality.  One signed original and a searchable PDF formatted copy of the proposal are to be submitted.  All proposals must be submitted with the bid form provided, and clearly marked:

(Sealed Bid)

AUDIT

The municipality reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if it deems that it does not possess the personnel, experience and other resources to complete the audit in accordance with the audit specifications or if the estimated hours to complete the audit are deemed inadequate.  It may also reject all bids.  In either case, the reason for its action will be documented.

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the Finance Office, (401) 539-8297, three business days prior to the bid opening.

Danielle Andrews

Finance Director