HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter - Evaluation CommitteeFOODMAN
& _1 SSOCIATES PA
June 7, 2011
City of Miami
Attn: Johnny Martinez, City Manager
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., 10th Floor
Miami, FL 33130
RE: Recommendation of the Evaluation Committee for RFP
271251- External Auditing Services
Mr. Martinez:
As Chairperson of the Evaluation Committee ("Committee") for the above services for the City of Miami,
it is my responsibility to offer the findings and recommendation of the Committee.
The City issued RFP 271251 for External Auditing Services on May 2, 2011 and the four (4) Proposals
received on May 23, 2011 were deemed responsive_ The Evaluation Committee ("Committee"),
appointed by the City Manager, met on June 6, 2011 and was comprised of the following individuals:
1. Stanley Foodman, CPA, (Chair).
2. Ignacio Abella, CPA
3. Carol Gardner, CPA
4. Jose A. Riesco, CPA
Following discussion, evaluation and deliberation of the four proposals received, the Committee ranked
the firms as follows:
1. Ernst & Young, LLP
2. Crowe Horwath, LLP
3. Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
4. Cherry, Bekaert and Holland, LLP
The Evaluation Committee recommends that the City negotiate with the top ranked firm, Ernst & Young,
LLP. Should negotiations fail with Ernst & Young, LLP, the Evaluation Committee recommends to
commence negotiations with the second ranked firm, Crowe Horwath, LLP.
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FOODMAN
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Upon successful contract negotiations, the recommendation from the City Manager to the City
Commission seeking permission to authorize and execute the professional services agreement will be
presented at the next available meeting.
Your signature below represents your approval of the Committee's recommendation_
APPROVED:
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Martine City M. --ger
Sincerely,
Stanley 1. Foodman, CPA, CFE, CFF, CAMS
President
Foodman & Associates PA
CPAs, Consultants & Advisors
T. 303.363.1111 • F. 305,3632244 • Icwriv.faodmunandassoc.cam
l?0113cicke1[ Avenue • Suite 410, Colonnade Plaza3liumi, FL 33131
Summary Sheet
RFP NO. 271251 EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES
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• Monday, June 6, 2011
Stanley Foodman Evaluators
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COST
PROPOSAL
TOTAL
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Carr, Riggs &
Ingram, LLC
25
25
15
20
85
Cherry, Bekaert and
Holland, LLP
20
30
15
19
84
Crowe Horwath, LLP
28
30
18
18
94
Ernst & Young, LLP
30
30
20
17
97
Jose A. Riesco
Carr, Riggs &
Ingram, LLC
28
28
18
19
93
Cherry, Bekaert and
Holland, LLP
25
28
15
19
87
Crowe Horwath, LLP
29
28
19
18
94
Ernst & Young, LLP
30
28
20
18
96
Ignacio J. Abella
Carr, Riggs &
Ingram, LLC
25
30
15
20
90
Cherry, Bekaert and
Holland, LLP
25
30
15
20
90
Crowe Horwath, LLP
25
30
15
20
90
Ernst & Young, LLP
30
30
20
15
95
Carol Gardner
Carr, Riggs &
Ingram, LLC
30
30
20
17
97
Cherry, Bekaert and
Holland, LLP
22
30
16
18
86
Crowe Horwath, LLP
30
30
18
16
94
Ernst & Young, LLP
30
30
20
15
95
Grand Total:
Rank:
Carr, Riggs &
Ingram, LLC
365
3
.Cherry, Bekaert and
Holland, LLP
347
4
Crowe Horwath, LLP
372
2
Ernst:&Young, LLP
383
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