HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-19KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD FOR EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDIT
SERVICES.
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was released on February 24, 2026 with proposals due on March
20, 2026 for the 2026 External Financial Audit Services; and,
WHEREAS, two proposals were received
Consultant Total Score
BDO USA P.C. 358
Altman, Rogers & Co. 347; and,
WHEREAS, BDO USA P.C. was the highest-ranking proposal with a FY26 cost of $84,000 for external
financial audit services; and,
WHEREAS, the proposals were determined to be responsive and responsible; and,
WHEREAS, the external financial audit services will consist of a three-year term contract with the ability
to extend for two additional one-year terms to conduct an annual external audit of the City of Kenai ; and,
WHEREAS, the annual contract amount may vary depending on the number of state and federal audits
required; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient funds for this contract are included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Draft budget; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to award the contract to BDO USA P.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with BDO USA P.C. for the City
of Kenai External Financial Audit Services for three years and may extend for up to two additional one-
year extensions with mutual consent of the vender.
Section 2.
That this Resolution takes effect immediat(
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, A
Michelle M. Saner�fN MC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
THROUGH: Dave Swarner, Finance Director
FROM: Lee Frey, Public Works Director
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-19 - Authorizing a Contract Award for External
Financial Audit Services.
This memo requests Council's approval to award a contract for the External Financial Audit
Services Contract. The project was released for proposals and two proposals were received.
Proposals were reviewed and scored by and evaluation committee and scores are as follows:
Consultant
BDO USA P.C.
Altman, Rogers & Co.
Total Score
358
347
BDO USA P.C. was the highest-ranking proposer for the project with an associated cost of
$84,000 for the audit services.
This will be a three-year contract with the ability to extend the contract for two additional one-year
terms. The costs may vary from year to year based on the number of additional state and federal
audits required. The scope of work will consist of normal duties associated with conducting an
external audit of the City of Kenai financials to assist the City in development of the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Award of this agreement is in the best interest of the City. Council's approval is respectfully
requested.