4603.1 Questions and Answers SUPPLEMENT FINAL 3.10.26.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers Supplement document issued by Montgomery County Public Schools' Division of Financial Management in response to RFP No. 4603.1 for Comprehensive External Audit Services for the Division of Specialized Support Services. The document, dated March 10, 2026, addresses bidder inquiries regarding the audit scope and methodology. Specifically, Question 18 clarifies the school-level sample size expectations for the audit, requesting information about the number of elementary, middle, and high schools to be included in the audit sample. The response indicates that a small sample from each of the discrete programs will be selected, with additional details referenced in a linked document. The supplement requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of the notice by signing and returning it with their proposals.

The document serves as an official addendum to the RFP and provides clarification on audit methodology and scope that impacts proposal preparation. No information regarding pricing terms, contract duration, award dates, or funding sources is included in this supplemental questions and answers document. Bidders must review the referenced supporting documentation to obtain complete guidance on sample selection criteria and submit acknowledgment of receipt as part of their proposal submission.