What the buyer needs
AI summaryChatham County is seeking proposals for an independent audit of the Chatham Area Transit Authority. The audit will cover performance, operations, and fiscal condition for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive examination of financial records, funding, expenditures, programs, and internal controls. Proposers must submit their proposals online by 5:00 P.M., November 20, 2026.
Scope of work
- Independent audit of CAT performance, operations, and fiscal position for FY2024–FY2026.
- Review of FY2027 adopted budget and revenue sustainability.
- Reconciliation of funding sources with annual program costs and local matches.
- Analysis of fixed route service changes and cost per one-way passenger trip.
- Comprehensive review of payroll, benefits, overtime, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Review of maintenance, administrative, call center, and vendor/third-party expenditures.
- Review of governance, procurement, contracting, bank accounts, and internal controls.
- Draft and final audit reports, supporting schedules, and presentation to the Board of Commissioners.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Business Profile | 20 points |
| Experience & Capability | 20 points |
| Project Understanding and Methodology | 20 points |
| Local MBE/WBE Participation | 15 points |
| References | 5 points |
| Fee Proposal | 20 points |
| Interviews/Presentations (If Required) | 30 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience and expertise in public transportation systems.
- Not listed on the Federal or State of Georgia Excluded Parties Listing.
- No record of previously defaulting or terminating a contract with Chatham County.
- Current Chatham County or Georgia municipal business license required prior to award.
- Disclose any pending criminal violations, convictions, lawsuits, or conflicts of interest within past 5 years.
Documents to include with your response
- Introduction/Cover Letter
- Resumes of Key Personnel with license/certification numbers
- Audited financial statements or federal/state tax returns for the past two fiscal years
- Minimum of three references for similar audit engagements
- Fee Proposal Form
- Disclosure of Responsibility Statement
- MBE/WBE participation plan and employee demographic information
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the County's procurement portal
- Instructions
- Submit online at https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal. If unable to submit online, notify the procurement contact at least one week prior to the due date.