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Consideration to award a professional services contract RFQ-2026-081 to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for a period of two years, not to exceed $100,000.00 per year and a contract value of $400,000.00 in order to provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2027. The term of this contract is for a period of two years and may be renewed for one additional two-year period, upon mutual agreement of parties. Audit fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council approved selection of firm on November 2, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The City issued a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Audit Services and received five (5) Statements of Qualifications through Cit-E-Bid. The Evaluation Committee reviewed and scored all submissions in accordance with the established evaluation criteria. Following the initial evaluation, the top three (3) highest-ranked firms were invited to participate in interviews. Final evaluation scores were submitted on October 9, 2026. Based on the final rankings, Canales, Garza & Baum, PLLC was identified as the highest-ranked firm.
Section 6.11 of the City Charter requires that an independent audit should be performed for all City funds including grants by a certified public accounting firm. Audit should include a compliance audit of all major grants. Upon completion of the audit, the final results thereof shall be reported in writing to the Council as soon as reasonably possible following the close of the fiscal year and said report shall be the public record. The Council shall by, request of qualifications designates such accounting firm annually or for a period of two (2) years, with an option to renew annually for a period not to exceed four (4) years.
Staff recommends awarding a two-year contract to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends approval of this contract.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N: Y
Source of Funds: Various
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Various funds throughout City departments.