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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : FROM : Honorable Ma r and Member of ff e City Omission Cfc J e;Arriola C tyj Manager •\1 RECOMMENDATION DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: JUN 2 8 2004 Approving the Findings of the Evaluation Committee for RFP #03-04-099 It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the findings of the Evaluation Committee for Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 03-04-099 for External Auditing Services; and to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with the recommended firms in rank order. BACKGROUND On May 19, 2004, RFP No. 03-04-099 was issued with responses due to the Office of the City Clerk by June 14, 2004. Two (2) proposals were received, and two proposals were found to be responsive and in accordance with the terms set by the RFP. FILE : Two meetings (June 16, 2004 and June 25, 2004) were held by the RFP Evaluation Committee to review and evaluate the proposals. The firms were evaluated based on the Proposer's a) Qualifications and Experience; b) Ability and Capability to Perform Required Services; e) Fees for Services; and d) Local Preference. The findings of the committee in rank order, are as follows: KPMG LLP and Rachlin, Cohen, and Holtz. It is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee that the City Manager negotiate with the highest ranked firm, and in the event negotiations are not successful, proceed to negotiate with the second ranked firm. If negotiations are unsuccessful, then the committee recommends that a new RFP be issued for external auditing services. JA/ -I/SS%SS