Request for Qualifications #2008-01 for external auditing. The Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns Counties, Inc. is requesting qualifications for external auditing. The potential auditing firm will be responsible for providing a high level of service for a reasonable cost to the Coalition. The intent of the RFQ is to select an independent auditing firm, preferably with at least two years of Florida Early Learning Coalition auditing experience, to provide basic auditing services for the Coalition’s total annual budget of approximately $13 million. The Request for Qualifications released May 5, 2008 may be obtained at www.sunkidz.net, requested by e-mail: jenawaters@bellsouth.net or requested by phone (386)328-8225. The deadline for receipt of written questions is June 6, 2008. The deadline for receipt of proposals (no exceptions) is July 2, 2008 by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Official notice of award will be mailed to all proposers. For more information contact Jena Waters, (386)328-8225, ext. 205.