BRYAN COUNTY, GEORGIA INVITATION TO BID Independent Auditing Services RFP Issue Date: November 12, 2026 The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is soliciting qualified independent certified public accounting firms to submit proposals to audit the County's financial statements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. The County intends to award an initial one-year engagement with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms, subject to satisfactory performance, annual authorization, funding, and agreement on fees. The selected firm will perform the engagement in accordance with applicable professional standards and federal and State of Georgia requirements. The County seeks a firm with recent Georgia local-government audit experience, sufficient staffing, clear communication, and the capacity to complete all work within required deadlines. Sealed Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM EST on Monday, December 14, 2026. To obtain a copy of the RFP, please send your requests to Charlene Bunch, Finance Director, at cbunch@bryancountyga.gov Questions must be submitted via email to cbunch@bryancountyga.gov no later than Monday, November 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Late submissions will not be considered. The vendor is solely responsible for ensuring receipt of addendums and timely submission. Bryan County will select the firm deemed in the judgment of the Board of Commissioners to be the most qualified and best meets the requirements of the Commission. This RFP shall in no manner be construed as a commitment on the part of the Commission to execute a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of proposals to this request, or to procure or contract for any services. The Commission reserves the right to reject any proposal, which in its opinion does not have adequate qualifications. Furthermore, the Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to advertise for new proposals for any reason(s) or for no reason(s). The Commission reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and/or formalities. Bryan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 55032 11.12.26 RL