Request for Proposals - Professional Services to Perform an Operational Audit of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
By the City of Homer
For Professional Services to Perform
An Operational Audit of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department

Sealed proposals to perform an Operational Audit of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department will be received by the City Clerk's Office City of Homer 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, 99603 until 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025. Proposals received after the time specified or proposals received from entities not listed on the Plan Holder's List will be considered non-responsive and shall not be considered. All proposers must submit a City of Homer Plan Holder's Registration form separate from their Proposal to be on the Plan Holder's List to be considered responsive. Plan Holder Registration Forms, Request for Proposal Documents are available for download at https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps.

The City of Homer, Alaska is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct an independent, comprehensive operational audit of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department which consists of both volunteer and paid personnel. The goal of this evaluation is to assess current operations, identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations to ensure continued excellence in emergency services delivery. 

To give all proposers involved the opportunity for questions/answers with City Staff and to ensure all information is open and concise an optional Pre-Proposal meeting via Zoom will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (AKDT). Zoom meeting invitations will be sent to all qualified entities listed on the Plan Holder's List.

Inquiries regarding the Scope of Work or clarification of the RFP must be directed in writing to:

Melissa Jacobsen, City Manager, City of Homer
491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603
Phone: (907) 299-9354 Email: citymanager@ci.homer.ak.us

General RFP and proposal submission inquiries must be directed in writing to:

City Clerk's Office, City of Homer
491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, AK 99603
Phone: (907) 235-3130 Email: clerk@ci.homer.ak.us

An electronic copy of the Request for Proposal Documents in available on the City's website or you may purchase hard copies at the City Clerk's Office upon payment of $25.00 per set ($40.00 for priority mail). All fees are non-refundable. The City of Homer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award a contract to the successful proposer. 

Dated this 26th day of June, 2025

CITY OF HOMER

Melissa Jacobsen