Audit of Performance, Operations & Fiscal Condition of Chatham Area Transit Authority

Chatham County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals from certified public accounting firms duly licensed to practice within the State of Georgia and qualified to provide independent audit services of the performance, operations and fiscal position of Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT). This RFP seeks to identify potential providers for the above-mentioned services who have experience and expertise in public transportation systems.

Chatham County is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) from qualified and experienced firms to provide independent audit services of the performance, operations and fiscal position of the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The selected firm shall conduct an independent and comprehensive examination of financial records, funding sources, expenditures, programs, payroll, procurement and contracting activities, vendor payments, governance, compliance, and internal controls, as further described in this section Scope of Services.

**Submission method:** Proposals shall be submitted on-line on the County’s procurement portal https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal up to **5:00 P.M., November 20, 2026**.

The procurement may be conducted in a two-step process. A shortlist of qualified firms will be developed and ranked. The evaluation committee may request an interview with short-listed firms. If interviews are conducted, they will be scored.

Factors such as Proposer’s overall capability, specialized experience, reputation, past performance on similar projects, technical competence, financial stability, ability to meet program goals, delivery under the contract terms, and fee schedule will be considered in the award recommendation. Commitment in the level of MBE/WBE firms, consultants and employees will also be considered in the evaluation of proposals.

The successful contractor shall be able to execute a contract within thirty (30) days after Board approval.

Insurance minimum limits:

• Commercial General Liability: **$1,000,000** bodily injury and property damage per occurrence and annual aggregate.
• Worker's Compensation and Employer’s Liability: **$500,000** for each accident, disease policy limit, each employee and Statutory Worker’s Compensation limit.
• Business Automobile Liability: **$1,000,000** combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.