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LEGAL NOTICEAdvertisement for Request for ProposalApril 14, 2026Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Request for Proposals (RFP 26-014/CG), Auditing Services for Jefferson County. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County web¬site, https://jeffersoncountytx.gov/Purchasing/ , or by calling 409-835-8593.Proposals are to be sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the proposal number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box. Proposers shall forward an original and five (5) hard copies of their proposal to the address shown below. Late proposals will be rejected as non-responsive. Proposals will be publicly opened and only the firm name will be read aloud in the Jefferson County Purchasing Department (1st Floor, Historic Courthouse) 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 at the time and date below. Proposals shall be opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the contents to competing Proposers and maintains the confidentiality of the proposals during negotiations. Proposals will be open for public inspection after the award of the contract, except for trade secrets and confidential information. Proposers are invited to attend the sealed proposal opening.There will be an optional Pre-Proposal Conference on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 2:00pm, CT at 1149 Pearl Street, 4th Floor, Commissioners’ Courtroom, Beaumont, Texas 77701. PROPOSAL NAME: Auditing Services for Jefferson CountyPROPOSAL NUMBER: RFP 26-014/CGDUE DATE/TIME: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, May 27, 2026MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department 1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor Beaumont, Texas 77701Any questions relating to these requirements should be directed to Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist at 409-835-8593 or Cynthia.greene@jeffersoncountytx.gov. If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or deb.clark@jeffersoncountytx.gov. Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to participate in the bidding process. Jefferson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment, or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at least seven (7) days prior to the bid due date at 409-835-8593.All interested firms are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid.Proposers are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire invitation, as failure to return and/or complete all required documentation will result in a response being declared as non-responsive.Deborah L. Clark, Purchasing AgentJefferson County, Texas
