Transient Occupancy Tax Audit Services

The County of San Diego is seeking a firm to conduct annual audits of transient occupancy tax reporting by lodging establishments in the county’s unincorporated areas, with a minimum of 10 audits per year.

San Diego County > Department of Purchasing and Contracting > Department of the Treasurer-Tax Collector


General
Open
BPM013289
Dec 14, 2026 11:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 04:00 PM
4 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
joseph.craft@sdcounty.ca.gov
+18585056367
5560 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
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Description

The County seeks a qualified firm to provide annual audits of transient occupancy tax (TOT) compliance for lodging establishments in the county’s unincorporated areas. The contractor must perform at least 10 audits annually, including on-site field visits to review establishments’ original records. The County may request additional audits or expanded audit periods when discrepancies or potential underreporting are identified. The contractor must provide monthly status updates and, for each audit, conduct an exit interview and deliver a signed exit memo and an electronic PDF audit report within 30 days of completion. Proposals must address the firm’s California CPA qualifications, relevant experience, staffing, audit methodology, work plan, quality assurance, references, financial solvency, litigation, and compliance history. The contract is anticipated to include a four-year initial term and two one-year options.

Classification Codes
NAICS541219Other Accounting Services
PSCR414Systems Engineering Services
Smart Codes
transient occupancy tax auditsfinancial audit servicestax compliance audits
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026 08:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Oct 31, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due
Dec 14, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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