Bid #26-039. 22nd District Agricultural Association, Del Mar, California. The 22nd District Agricultural Association (District) is releasing this solicitation with the intent to award a single contract for professional financial and operational audit. Due Jun 25 (11 days left).
The 22nd District Agricultural Association (District) is releasing this solicitation with the intent to award a single contract for professional financial and operational audit services for the 22nd District Agricultural Association and its Blended Components that includes the State Race Track Leasing Commission (SRTLC) and Del Mar Race Track Authority (RTA), collectively referred to as the District. The District is seeking a qualified public accounting firm to conduct the audits in conformity with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and shall express an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The audits shall be conducted in conformance with GAAS as published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Statements on Auditing Standards. The scope of the audit shall include an evaluation of internal controls and recommendations for improvements of accounting and related procedures. Services include, but are not limited to, providing financial and operational audit services for fiscal years ending December 31, 2025, with two (2) one-year renewal options, at the sole and absolute discretion of the District, for fiscal years ending December 31, 2026, and December 31, 2027 in accordance with the specifications listed in this RFP and as directed by the District's Executive Management. Contractor shall also perform special audits on an as-needed basis at the request of the District. The District, as a California state institution, is not bound by Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX); however, the District recognizes SOX as a community standard for best management practices and, as such, follows SOX-style practices (e.g., audit committee independence, whistleblower protections, and auditor independence), where feasible, to strengthen governance and public confidence. Accountability comes through the State Leadership Accountability Act (SLAA) and the State Administrative Manual (SAM).
22nd District Agricultural Association issued this consulting opportunity in Del Mar, California, referenced as solicitation number 26-039. It was published on May 29, 2026, and responses are due by June 25, 2026.
22nd District Agricultural Association in Del Mar, California is using this solicitation to procure consulting work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a consulting solicitation in California are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for 22nd District Agricultural Association's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 25, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with 22nd District Agricultural Association should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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