Award RP014-14, provision of audit services on a multi-year contract, to the highest scoring firm, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC. The initial term of this contract shall be November 01, 2014 through December 31, 2014, base amount $444,950.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $10,000.00). This contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of the County on December 31, 2014 and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years and two (2) months, total base amount $2,316,000.00, upon the same terms and conditions as provided for in this agreement, unless previously terminated. Authorization for Chairman to execute contract subject to approval by the Law Department. Contracts to follow award. (Staff Recommendation: Award)