The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD or District) is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms (also referred to as “Consultant” or “Proposer” herein) to provide their expertise and experience in financial auditing services for the District’s upcoming three fiscal years ending in June 2026 through June 2028, with the option of auditing the District’s financial statements for additional three fiscal years. These audits are to be performed in accordance with the provisions contained in this RFP. The District shall be informed of new developments affecting special district accounting and reporting as well as any other relevant issues. This includes but is not limited to impacts of newly imposed State of California mandated procedures and required changes in grants and procedures. In addition, the District frequently requests professional advice on accounting matters throughout the fiscal year, and such advice should not be construed as consulting services, nor will compensation for such advice be contemplated unless explicitly negotiated by the District of its agents.