Fayette County intends to award one contract pursuant to this RFP for the purpose of providing business personal property audit services. The contract shall be awarded on a per audit fixed-fee basis, with payment rendered upon completion of each audit. The contractor shall defend his or her audit findings throughout the appeals process. The audits performed will provide the BTA with sufficient information to verify the accuracy of business personal property tax reports filed or not filed by Fayette County business taxpayers for up to three years, as appropriate. The scope of services provided shall be consistent with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-298, as amended, and the Georgia Appraisal Procedures Manual 560-11-10-08, and in accordance with the policies and procedures adopted by the BTА.