When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

It was issued by Bay Area Transportation Authority. The work is located in Traverse City, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public-sector accounting and auditing firm. Experience conducting annual financial statement and single audits. Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding compliance. Capacity to audit organizations with urban and rural service areas. Qualified professionals with relevant public-sector audit certifications.

Audit Services (Due October 30, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Traverse City, Michigan, United StatesPosted: October 3, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Traverse City government authority seeks an auditor for annual financial statement audits covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028, including single audits when required. The engagement will cover all operations and related federal, state, and local funding sources.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP Released: October 2nd, 2026

Written Questions to BATA Due By: October 16th, 2026

BATA’s Responses to Questions Released: October 23rd, 2026

Proposals Due: October 30th, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST

Anticipated Contract Award Date: November 6th, 2026

Anticipated Notice to Proceed Date: November 9th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Bay Area Transportation Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking audit services for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, September 30, 2027, and September 30, 2028. The selected vendor will provide an annual financial statement audit for each fiscal year and, in any year when the specified threshold is met, a single audit.

The audit must cover the authority’s entire operations, including its urban and rural service areas and all associated federal, state, and local funding sources. Fee adjustments will be permitted only for substantial changes in scope authorized through a written contract amendment signed by both parties. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bay Area Transportation Authority. The work is located in Traverse City, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public-sector accounting and auditing firm
Experience conducting annual financial statement and single audits
Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding compliance
Capacity to audit organizations with urban and rural service areas
Qualified professionals with relevant public-sector audit certifications

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