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Six firms submit proposals for Boone County internal controls review; price estimates vary widely
Summary
County staff reported six proposals for an internal controls audit with fee estimates ranging from about $50,000 to $175,000; staff said they will use score sheets and interviews to select a vendor.
County staff reported April 6 that six firms submitted proposals for an internal controls review: Baker Tilly, Blue & Company, CBI, CLA Connect, Crow, and Plante Moran. The fee estimates read into the record were:
- Baker Tilly: ~$175,000 (estimate contingent on scope and level of effort) - Blue & Company: ~$50,000 (scope‑dependent) - CBI: ~$70,000 - CLA Connect: $56,565 - Crow: $119,570 - Plante Moran: $53,000
Nick Parr told the commissioners the proposals included differing assumptions about scope and out‑of‑pocket rates; staff recommended using score sheets and interviews to evaluate firms and determine the best value and scope of work.
"They did all provide outly rates and then justification for their fees," Nick Parr said. "It'll take some analysis and likely interviews of some of these firms." The county did not set a timeline in the meeting for selecting a contractor.
What happens next: staff will evaluate proposals using score sheets, conduct interviews as needed and return to commissioners with a recommendation. The transcript records cost estimates and that staff will seek to refine scope and pricing during the selection process.
