Camilla, GA – March 24, 2025

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC) is inviting qualified Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to submit proposals for audit services for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. This Request for Proposals (RFP) represents a unique opportunity for firms to support a high-performing regional organization known for accountability, innovation, and securing transformative funding.

In FY2022 alone, SWGRC helped secure over $22.2 million in funding across its 14 counties and 43 cities, supporting housing, broadband, infrastructure, and economic development efforts (Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, 2022). As the designated Rural Partners Network Community Partner for Southwest Georgia, SWGRC plays a vital role in connecting local governments with federal and state resources to promote community resilience and equity.

🗓️ Important RFP Dates to Remember:

• Notification of Interest Due: Monday, April 7, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST

• Pre-Proposal Questions Due: April 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST

• Proposers' Conference: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST

                                     Location: SWGRC Conference Room, 181 E. Broad Street, Camilla, GA (Carriage House)

• Final Addenda Issued (if necessary): April 21, 2025

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025, by 4:00 PM EST

• Tentative Interviews (if conducted): Week of May 26, 2025

• Final Selection & Award Notification: June 6, 2025

• Start of Services: July 1, 2025

📬 Submit proposals to:

Traci Hall, Finance Director

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission

P.O. Box 346, Camilla, GA 31730-0346

Email: thall@swgrc.org

Phone: (229) 522-3552

Proposals must include:

 one signed original RFP, five technical copies, and a sealed cost proposal.

 Late submissions will not be accepted.

💼 About SWGRC

With an annual budget of over $13 million and a regional impact reaching more than 352,000 residents, the SWGRC delivers planning, transportation, grant writing, GIS, and economic development services. Its dedicated team of professionals, under the leadership of Executive Director Suzanne Angell, continues to champion long-term sustainability and innovation for rural Southwest Georgia.

Source:

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission. (2022). FY2022 Annual Report