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Request for Proposals: Professional Audit Services
RFP No.: HLVRA-2026-01
Issue Date: September 11, 2026
Submittal Deadline: by 4:00 P.M. on October 14, 2026
The Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority (“Authority” or “HLVRA”) is requesting proposals from qualified, independent, and licensed certified public accounting firms to provide independent financial auditing services for the Authority. The Authority is seeking a qualified firm with demonstrated experience auditing governmental entities, joint powers authorities, special districts, and other public agencies.
The selected firm will be responsible for performing an annual independent financial audit of the Authority's financial statements and providing related reports and services in accordance with applicable professional standards and governmental accounting requirements.
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Questions received regarding proposal:
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Can you provide the reason for the Authority going out for an RFP? Need to complete past due audits with new firm to navigate JPA entities and seeking further affordability
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Is the Incumbent Auditor allowed to bid on the RFP, or is this a Mandatory Rotation? Allowed to bid
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Has there been any turnover in Authority Management and Accounting Staff after the last audit? Yes
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Any Federal Funding so far or anticipated in FY 2023? $1.0 M plus? None
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How many journal entries were proposed by the auditor (AJE) on an annual basis? 1-6
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Any new or potential significant events or financial transactions in FY 2023? None
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Could you please provide details on the audit fees incurred in the previous fiscal year (by services as described in the RFP, if details wise available)? 21-22 $8,500; 22-23 $8,755
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Is the scope of the services requested the same as last year? Yes
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What are the Authority's expectations for on-site versus remote work? Is the Authority open to working with auditors on a fully remote basis? Remote work is acceptable
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Could you please provide a copy of the most recent final audit report? Financial Statement, Audit Committee Letter, Representation Letter
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Has the FY2021-22 audit been completed? If so, please provide the final audit report and management letter. See above
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Were any audit procedures started for the outstanding fiscal years, and will the selected firm have access to the predecessor auditor’s relevant workpapers? No procedures started. Previous years audit files will be available.
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Are the accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules substantially complete and ready for audit for each year? No.
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Who maintains HLVRA’s accounting records, and what accounting system is used? Financial reports and records are held with Lassen County (Member of the Authority).
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Will Authority management prepare the financial statements and related notes, or is the selected auditor expected to assist with their preparation? Assistance expected
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Did the Authority expend federal awards during FY2023-24 through FY2025-26, and is a Single Audit expected for any year? No expended awards
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What is the desired completion schedule for the four audits? No anticipated timeline identified by Authority, but reasonable completion to catch up.
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Are there any known significant accounting issues, unreconciled balances, prior-period adjustments, or unusual transactions that proposers should consider when developing their fees? None anticipated.
Request for Proposals: Lawn, Irrigation & Landscape Services
RFP No.: HLVRA-2026-02
Issue Date: September 11, 2026
Submittal Deadline: October 30, 2026
The Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority (“Authority” or “HLVRA”) is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced landscape maintenance contractors to provide routine lawn, irrigation, and landscape maintenance services at the Honey Lake Valley Community Pool, located at 800 South Street, Susanville, California.
The selected Contractor will be responsible for maintaining the pool's lawn areas, landscaping, and irrigation system in a clean, safe, attractive, and well-maintained condition. The Authority intends to select a Contractor based upon qualifications, relevant experience, proposed service approach, responsiveness, references, and overall cost.
The Honey Lake Valley Community Pool is an outdoor public swimming facility operated by the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority. The facility includes lawn areas, landscaped planting areas, open space property areas, irrigation systems, walkways, fencing, and other exterior improvements associated with the pool. The pool's primary operating season generally occurs from late May through September, weather permitting. Landscaping and irrigation services will be required throughout the year, with service frequency adjusted to seasonal conditions. It is pertinent that proposers are willing to conduct services in respect to pool schedule and public operation hours.
Request for Qualifications: Qualified Pool Operator
RFQ No.: HLVRA-2026-01
Issue Date: September 15, 2026
Submittal Deadline: October 15, 2026
The Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority ("Authority" or "HLVRA") is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified and experienced swimming pool management and maintenance companies to provide routine pool operations, maintenance, water chemistry management, equipment monitoring, cleaning, and related services for the Honey Lake Valley Community Pool, located at 800 South Street, Susanville, California.
The Authority is seeking a qualified pool operator capable of providing reliable, professional, and cost-effective services for an outdoor community aquatic facility serving residents throughout the Honey Lake Valley and Lassen County. The primary pool season generally occurs from May through September, weather permitting, although the Authority may modify the operating season based on weather, staffing, programming, facility conditions, or other operational considerations.
The Authority intends to retain responsibility for daily pool operations and public-facing activities while utilizing a qualified contractor to provide additional maintenance, technical expertise, and qualified pool operator support. The Authority will provide daily visual inspections, daily/regular water chemistry testing, chemical adjustments, daily cleaning, monitoring of equipment and keeping of operational records.
The selected operator will work in coordination with the Authority's Executive Officer, Pool Manager, and other designated Authority staff.