City of Seward

The buyer seeks qualified accounting consultants to evaluate, plan, execute, and assist in transitioning their Electric Department from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) framework to the Rural Utility Services (RUS) Uniform System of Accounts (UsoA). The project involves converting the existing accounting system to comply with RUS regulations. The selected consultant will be responsible for the entire conversion process, including evaluation, planning, execution, and assistance with the transition.

• 2/13/2025 - Issue Date
• 3/28/2025 - Pre-Proposal Question Deadline
• 4/1/2025 - Public Opening in Council Chambers
• 4/1/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Evaluate current GASB accounting framework
• Plan transition to RUS Uniform System of Accounts
• Execute conversion from GASB to RUS UsoA
• Assist in transitioning Electric Department's accounting system
• Provide guidance on RUS UsoA implementation
• Develop timeline for accounting system conversion
• Train staff on new accounting procedures
• Ensure compliance with RUS regulations
• Create documentation for new accounting processes
• Perform data migration from old to new system