Bookkeeping Services for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments

Hamilton County, Tennessee, is seeking accounting firms to provide bookkeeping and federal and state reporting services for eight volunteer fire and rescue departments, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and a three-year initial contract with five one-year renewal options.

Hamilton County > Procurement Department


General
Open (bidding)
1026-041
Nov 17, 2026 07:29 PM
Oct 23, 2026 06:38 PM
3 years base + 5 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
bidquestions@hamiltontn.gov
+14232096359
455 North Highland Park Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, USA
Submission Instructions
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Stacey Lewis, RFP Coordinator, RFP # 1026-041: BOOKKEEPING SERVICES from {insert your company name here}, Hamilton County Procurement Department, 455 N. Highland Park Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Description

Hamilton County seeks one or more qualified accounting firms to provide bookkeeping services and prepare required federal and state reports for eight nonprofit volunteer fire and rescue departments. Services vary by department and may include adjusting journal entries, annual financial statements, bank reconciliations, board-minute and invoice review, fixed-asset management, IRS Forms 941 and 990, QuickBooks Online transaction entry, Tennessee annual financial reports, and transaction classification. The awarded firm will work with each department and coordinate with the County's Auditor's Office, which will provide financial statement review. The County may identify and negotiate additional tasks as needed. Proposers must demonstrate at least five consecutive years of relevant experience, nonprofit bookkeeping experience, required licenses and certifications, and qualified staff. Responses must address the RFP's requirements in order, include a detailed pricing proposal, and provide three to five references from current clients with at least two years of service. The initial contract term is three years, with up to five additional one-year renewal terms. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is required. Submit one original hard-copy proposal and two flash drives, each containing the complete proposal as a single PDF.

Classification Codes
NAICS541219Other Accounting Services
PSCR703Accounting Services (NOTE: New code created for Financial Services See R710 below)
Smart Codes
nonprofit bookkeeping servicesnonprofit tax return preparationfinancial statement preparation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 03, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting (required)
Nov 04, 2026 06:00 PM-Deadline for Written Questions and Clarification Requests
Nov 06, 2026 09:00 PM-County Issues Written Responses to Questions
Nov 17, 2026 07:29 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 17, 2026 07:30 PM-Proposal Opening
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Business Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP 1026-041 Bookkeeping Services - SPECSOct 23, 2026 02:34 PM
RFP 1026-041 Bookkeeping ServicesOct 23, 2026 02:34 PM
Appendix BOct 23, 2026 02:34 PM
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