25002 - RFP - Annual Audit & Single Audit Services

VILLAGE OF WILMETTE NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS Notice is hereby given that the Village of Wilmette (“Village”) will receive Proposals on DemandStar.com until 10/17/2025 at 2:00 pm, local time for three (3) years of annual financial audit services with the option to extend for two (2) additional years. Description of Work The proposed work is officially known as Annual Audit & Single Audit Services, as further described in the Specificaions section of this RFP. Availability and Clarification of Documents This RFP and any addendums will be posted on DemandStar.com and the Village’s website at: https://www.wilmette.gov/bids.aspx. The deadline for submitting questions is 2:00 pm local time 10/13/2025. Respondents will provide written acknowledgment of each addendum issued with their submitted proposal. Oral explanations will not be binding. No clarifications, interpretations or addenda shall be issued after 2:00 pm local time on 10/15/2025. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to check DemandStar.com and the Village’ website to determine if an addendum has been posted. Restriction Of Communication Any questions related to this RFP must be submitted in writing to Cliff Ruemmler, Purchasing Manager, at Purchase@wilmette.com. Questions received by the Village, including the Village’s response, will be consolidated and posted on DemandStar.com and the Village’s website. All other communications between a Respondent and Village staff, public official(s) and/or consultants concerning any part of this solicitation is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Village disqualifying the Respondent’s proposal. Confidentiality Respondents response, in its entirety, is subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and no part of the Respondent’s Proposal will be considered confidential by the Village. Short-list Interviews The Village may interview a short-list of Respondents prior to the awarding of the contract. Interviews are expected to be conducted at a mutually agreeable time during the week of 11/10/2025, if needed