Woodlands County - Request for Proposal - Woodlands County - Financial Audit Services
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting, information and communication technology and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Municipal Services and External Audit. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 21, 2026.
Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the audit and accounting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Woodlands County is requesting proposals pursuant to Section 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 283 of the Municipal Government Act Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter M-26 for performance of the following services:
1) Preparation of the Financial Statements of Woodlands County for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. Additionally, it is a preference of the County that an interim audit be conducted prior to December 31st each year. An option to extend the contract up to two additional calendar years up to December 31, 2030, is also available upon mutual agreement of both parties.
2) Included in the audit, and not exclusive, are the following tasks:
a. Audit the statements of financial position, operations, change in net financial assets, cash flow and schedules of changes in accumulated surplus, tangible capital assets and segmented disclosure in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS);
b. Carry out all required duties to ensure that the Municipality meets annual audit and financial requirements under the Municipal Government Act;
c. Conduct the audit of Local Authorities Pension Plan
3) Provide communications including:
a. Provide the Audit Findings Report, Management Report, and Audited Financial Statements, to management outlining the significant audit, accounting and financial reporting matters dealt with during the audit process including any recommendations regarding opportunities for system, process and internal control improvements based on observations made during the contract period;
b. Annual presentation of the Audit Findings Report, Management Report, and Audited Financial Statements, to Woodlands County Finance and Taxation Committee/
Council, as well as providing County Council with comments and recommendations for improvements in Woodlands County internal controls structure and operations.
4) Preparation of the Financial Information Return (FIR) pursuant to Section 277 and Section 278 of the Municipal Government Act Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter M-26.
Additional Requirements:
See full tender for additional requirements
Commodity Categories: Audit services
Delivery Region: Alberta, Woodlands County, Whitecourt
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on July 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Woodlands County
Woodlands County has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 21, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Woodlands County in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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