SOLICITATION OVERVIEW
The Town of Trophy Club, Texas is soliciting proposals for:
TITLE:
Independent Financial Audit Services
RFP #2026-01
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ISSUE DATE:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
DUE DATE:
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 2:00 P.M.
DELIVERY TO:
Town of Trophy Club
C/O Brandy Rider, Accountant
1 Trophy Wood Dr.
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. is assisting the Town with the preparation of
this RFP and the evaluation of proposals received. All times referenced are
Central Time.
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RFP #: 2026-01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE GOVERNMENT .............................................................................. 6
SERVICES REQUIRED ..............................................................................................................8
Scope of Work ...........................................................................................................................8
Broadened Engagements ........................................................................................................... 8
Auditing Standards .................................................................................................................... 8
Reports .......................................................................................................................................8
Audit Timeline and Key Milestones ......................................................................................... 9
RESPONSE FORMAT .............................................................................................................. 11
Cover Letter .............................................................................................................................11
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ 11
Qualifications and Experience .................................................................................................11
Qualifications and Experience of the Firm ........................................................................ 11
Qualifications and Experience of Partner and Auditing Staff ............................................11
Similar Engagements ...............................................................................................................12
Scope and Approach ................................................................................................................12
Proposed Schedule .................................................................................................................. 12
Other Information and Comments ...........................................................................................13
Cost of Services .......................................................................................................................13
SELECTION ............................................................................................................................... 14
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................. 15
COST PROPOSAL FORM ....................................................................................................... 16
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RFP #: 2026-01
TARGET DATE
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Week of May 11, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
June 2026
September 2026
January/February 2027
March 2027
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
RFP distributed via email and available on the Town’s
website
Non-mandatory pre-proposal conference to review RFP and
answer questions
Deadline for questions and requests for additional
information from audit firms
Deadline for Town’s response to questions and request for
additional information
Town receives proposals from interested audit firms
Audit firm interviews (if required)
Recommendation presented to Investment/Finance
Committee
Notify recommended firm
Town Council Regular Meeting - consider award of the
Audit RFP contract
Pre-Audit Planning - establish scope, timelines, and
expectations
Interim Field Work - begin testing controls and early
procedures
Final Fieldwork - conduct full audit after fiscal year closes
Present Audit Findings to Town Council
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RFP #: 2026-01
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the “Town”) is requesting proposals for professional auditing services
from qualified certified public accounting firms (“Firm” or “Auditor”) to audit its financial statements for
the fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2027, and optionally the subsequent four
years through fiscal year ending September 30, 2031.
The contract term shall include the option to extend the engagement annually or biennially through fiscal
year end September 30, 2031 based on the firm’s satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both
parties. The selected firm will be expected to provide on-going support and assistance relative to new
accounting standards and implementation and any other matters that would impact the financial statements.
The firm may also be asked to advise the Town about any other matters relative to municipal finance or
related tax law including, but not limited to, tax-exempt and other debt and financing alternatives.
Proposal Requirements:
1. One complete copy of the proposal as a PDF file on a USB Flash Drive, and
Please include the firm name in the PDF file, such as Trophy Club Independent Financial Audit
Services RFP – Firm Name
2. Completed Cost Proposal Form on the same USB Flash Drive.
Please include the firm name in the Cost Proposal Form file, such as Trophy Club Cost Proposal
Form – Firm Name
Delivery Instructions:
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on April 9, 2026, via physical delivery of the proposal on a USB
Drive to:
Town of Trophy Club
C/O Brandy Rider, Accountant
1 Trophy Wood Dr.
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Any proposals received after the date and hour set for proposal opening will not be accepted. The Firm
will be notified and will advise Trophy Club as to the disposition by either pick up, return at the Firm’s
expense, or destruction with written authorization of the Firm.
Acceptance – Proposals must include a statement that they are valid for a minimum period of 120 days
subsequent to the RFP closing date.
Late Proposals will not be considered. The Firm will be solely responsible for ensuring that the proposal
is delivered by the specified deadline.
Non-appropriation – The Town may cancel the contract should the present or any future Town Council
not appropriate funds in any fiscal year for the payment of this service. No penalty shall be applicable in
the event of any such non-appropriation. In the event of non-appropriation, the Town shall give written
notice of cancellation and the Town shall not be obligated to make any payments beyond the end of the
fiscal year (related to a subsequent fiscal year).
Costs related to the preparation of a response to this RFP shall be the sole responsibility of the firm.
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RFP #: 2026-01
Pre-Proposal Conference:
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual – Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89453607400?pwd=HGZaVCJkF7D6UZe8tC6ZPfps0hu3Pq.1
Or via dial in at 346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 894 5360 7400
Passcode: 546389
Authorized Town Contact:
All inquiries and/or questions should be in writing directed to Brandy Rider, Accountant, at
brider@trophyclub.org, and April Duvall, Director of Finance, at aduvall@trophyclub.org by Thursday,
March 19, 2026 to allow adequate time to answer questions and/or provided additional information.
All responses to submitted questions and/or any updates to this RFP will be made by addenda which will
be posted to the Town’s website on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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RFP #: 2026-01
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.