When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 20, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Chatham County. The work is located in Savannah, Georgia, United States.

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

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Savannah, Georgia, United StatesPosted: October 21, 2026Deadline: November 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

Chatham County is seeking proposals from certified public accounting firms to conduct an independent audit of the performance, operations, and fiscal condition of the Chatham Area Transit Authority for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a certified public accounting firm duly licensed to practice within the State of Georgia
Must have experience and expertise in public transportation systems
Must have an A.M. Best’s rating of A and a five-year average financial rating of not less than V for insurance providers
Must provide a minimum of three references for similar audit, governmental audit, investigative, or operational audit engagements completed within the past five years
Must meet a 30% combined MBE/WBE participation goal
Must be able to execute a contract within 30 days after Board approval

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

TIMELINE

October 21, 2026: RFP issued.

November 20, 2026: Proposals due by 5:00 P.M.

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 20, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Chatham County

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DESCRIPTION

Chatham County is soliciting proposals from certified public accounting firms to perform a comprehensive audit of the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT). The audit scope includes an examination of financial records, funding sources, expenditures, programs, payroll, procurement, vendor payments, governance, compliance, and internal controls for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as a review of the fiscal year 2027 adopted budget. The objective is to validate information regarding CAT's operations and fiscal position, specifically concerning the delivery of core services like fixed route and para-transit operations.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 20, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Chatham County. The work is located in Savannah, Georgia, United States.

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