External Audit Services

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Jun 15, 2026
Due:	Jul 16, 2026
Agency:	Pinellas County Housing Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

RFP #26-006 for

EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Pinellas County Housing Authority

11479 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL 33778

MILESTONE

Issue Date

Deadline for Questions

Deadline for Answers

Submission Deadline

Interview Date (if needed)

DATE / TIME

June 15, 2026

July 06, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. EST

July 07, 2026

July 16, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. EST

July 23, 2026

SUBMISSION ADDRESS

Submit electronically to: Mle@pinellashousing.com

Email subject line: "RFP #26-006 External Audit Services"

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction and Invitation

II. Background

III. Statement of Work–Audit Requirements

IV. Requirements for Proposal Submission

V. Evaluation Criteria

VI. Requirements for Firms

VII. Amendments and Addendum

VIII. PCHA Contact

IX. Special Conditions

X. Award

EXHIBITS

Exhibit A Fee Proposal Form

Exhibit B PCHA Entity Matrix

Exhibit C Certification Regarding Lobbying

Exhibit D Conflict of Interest Certification

Exhibit E Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes, on Public Entity Crimes

Exhibit F Provider’s Certification of Authorization to Execute Bid/Contract on Behalf of Company

Exhibit G Non-Collusive Affidavit of Provider/Sub-Provider

Exhibit H Form HUD 5369-B, Instructions to Offerors, Non-Construction

Exhibit I Form HUD 5369-C, Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-Construction Contract

Exhibit J HUD 5370-C, General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts, Section I

Exhibit K Sample Contract

Exhibit L Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters

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I. INTRODUCTION AND INVITATION

The Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide

external audit services.

Proposal Submission

Firms must submit one (1) electronic proposal, which must be emailed to Mr. Minh Le at

Mle@pinellashousing.com and must be received no later than 2:00 P.M., EST on July 16, 2026.

The subject of the email should state “RFP #26-006 External Audit Services.” Proposals received

after the specified date and time will not be accepted. All proposals submitted will receive an email

receipt confirmation within one (1) hour of submittal.

Questions and Addenda

Any questions pertaining to this RFP must be emailed to Mle@pinellashousing.com no later than

2:00 P.M., EST on June 22, 2026. All addenda and questions and answers will be published on

PCHA’s website and on the Housing Agency Marketplace:

• https://pinellashousing.com/departments/procurement/open_solicitations_and_bid_results.p

• https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The PCHA reserves the right to request additional information and/or

submission of documents concerning any and/or all proposals submitted. A request for

additional information will be emailed to the firm within 48 hours of the deadline established by

PCHA for submission of additional information. Firms are strongly encouraged to be

prepared to respond.

Proposals shall be prepared in accordance with instructions contained within this RFP and shall

remain valid for 90 days. PCHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if such action is in

the best interest of PCHA and to waive any and/or all informalities and minor irregularities. PCHA

reserves the right to cancel this solicitation for any reason it deems is in the best interest of the

agency.

This solicitation and all related documents (addenda, notices of decisions, etc.) are posted on

PCHA’s website:

https://pinellashousing.com/departments/procurement/open_solicitations_and_bid_results.php

and the Housing Agency Marketplace: https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/. Firms are

responsible for checking PCHA’s website for addenda and updates to this solicitation.

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II. BACKGROUND

The Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) is a body, corporate and politic, established by the

State of Florida pursuant to Chapter 421, Florida Statutes. PCHA is subject to all State, County, and

City ordinances and regulations. PCHA’s mission is to “provide quality, affordable housing and

improve the lives of residents.”

PCHA owns, manages, and maintains two (2) public housing developments for a total of 146 public

housing units, and owns and/or manages 13 affordable housing developments for a grand total of

1,929 owned housing units. PCHA’s public housing and affordable housing properties are managed

by PCHA. PCHA administers approximately 3,895 (as of March 2026) Section 8 Housing Choice

Vouchers, including a Section 8 Voucher Homeownership Program, although not all of them are

currently utilized.

PCHA receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD) and is entitled to apply for funding to acquire, construct, modernize, maintain, and operate

housing developments. In addition, PCHA administers several programs funded and regulated by

HUD, including conventional, rental assistance, and community development components. It is the

goal of PCHA to maintain high performer status in any subsequent scoring program.

A. Overview of Project

Palm Lake Village Housing Corporation (PLVHC)

A non-profit corporation established to assist lower-income residents in Pinellas County.

Incorporated on July 7, 1986, to provide housing opportunities to residents age 55 and over. The

Board of Commissioners serves as Directors of the corporation. PLVHC is made up of six (6) entities

and has total assets of $35,008,655 for the Fiscal Year End (FYE) 12/31/2025. A separate audit is

required on five (5) of the (6) entities, which are due April 30.

Business Activities

The PCHA owns and/or manages eight (8) affordable housing projects: Palms of Pinellas, Pinellas

Housing Management, PCHA Development, East Lake Club Apartments, Corporate Office,

Redwood Apartments, Lake Seminole, and Outparcel Property. Additionally, PCHA owns the

building in which the Central Administrative offices are housed. The Central Office is part of the

audit and has assets totaling $2,642,433 as of 12/31/2025, located at 11479 Ulmerton Road, Largo,

FL 33778. The business activities described above have total assets of $43,298,067 as of

12/31/2025. A separate audit is due for Palms of Pinellas by April 30.

Tax Credit Properties

PCHA manages and is the general partner of four (4) tax credit properties:

• Heritage Oaks LLLP – total assets of $25,255,500 as of 12/31/2025

• Pinellas Heights LLLP – total assets of $16,040,531 as of 12/31/2025

• Landings at Cross Bayou LLLP – total assets of $18,399,003 as of 12/31/2025

• Valor Preserve LLLP – total assets of $25,738,525 as of 12/31/2025

Separate audit and tax returns are required on each tax credit property. Heritage Oaks and Landings

at Cross Bayou have a fiscal year end of September 30, whereas Valor Preserve and Pinellas

Heights has a fiscal year end of December 31.

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Component Entities

PCHA has nine (9) additional component entities, of which four are the general partners of the tax

credit properties. Total assets of these entities as of 12/31/2025 are $16,403,652. Tax returns are

due on each component entity. There is a possibility that during the engagement period there could

be additional audits and tax returns for tax credit properties. Please refer to Exhibit L – PCHA Entity

Matrix for a complete listing of current entities and their requirements for audits and/or returns.

Federal Programs

The Authority currently administers two (2) Asset Management Projects (AMPs) under its Public

Housing Program and also administers several HUD-funded programs, including the Housing Choice

Voucher (HCV) Program, Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program, Family Self-Sufficiency

(FSS) Program, FSS escrow/forfeiture accounts, and Norton Apartments, a HUD-assisted property

operating under Section 8/Project-Based Rental Assistance requirements. These programs have

total assets of $25,783,431 as of 12/31/2025. These funds are from HUD and are used to maintain

and modernize the public housing and voucher communities.

Administration

PCHA has approximately 80 staff members and total assets of $193,240,606. The last financial

audit was conducted for FYE 12/31/2024. There were no financial or program compliance audit

findings.

Other

The Auditor will be responsible for submitting and performing attestation electronically to REAC

(Audited Financials) within nine (9) months of FYE to meet HUD requirements.

B. Audit Schedule and Contract Term

The audit shall begin no earlier than March 16th and no later than April 15th for each year. The

audit shall be completed within seven (7) months of FYE. The term of the contract will be five (5)

years.

C. Conference Requirements

An audit entrance conference will be held prior to the start of the audit with key management staff

of PCHA to establish the contact persons, information required, and schedules. The same parties

will meet for an exit interview at the close of the audit.

D. Presentation of Audit Reports

The audit firm will be requested to make a presentation to the Board of Commissioners at the next

available Board meeting once the audit is completed, but in no event later than August 31st of

each year. At least ten (10) copies of the final audit, related reports, and management letter must

be provided, and sufficient copies must be sent directly to HUD by the audit firm.

E. Reports to the Board of Commissioners

In the event that the Auditor becomes aware of illegal acts, serious contract weaknesses, other

material non-conformance, or other irregularities, prompt notice must be given to the Board of

Commissioners Chairperson.

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Date	Description
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