Auditing Services (Union Station)

The Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD), a quasi-municipal corporation operating under Chapter 103a of the Connecticut General Statutes, is seeking proposals for auditing services for its Union Station Transportation Center Complex. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits qualified firms of certified public accountants to conduct a comprehensive audit of the District's financial statements. The procurement is designated with solicitation number GHTD 03-023 and covers the District's financial documentation for the Union Station facility. The solicitation was released on September 15, 2022, with proposals due by October 20, 2022, at 2:30 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period was established from September 15, 2022, to October 5, 2022, during which potential bidders could seek clarification about the RFP requirements. The District, which represents sixteen member towns and is authorized to manage Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, requires auditing firms to have demonstrated expertise in financial statement auditing for quasi-municipal or transportation-related entities. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the documents, the RFP suggests that qualifications, professional certifications, and prior experience will be key considerations in vendor selection.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the procurement documents, and there were no explicit details about existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The RFP did not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range for the auditing services. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be defined by the vendor. The District owns and operates the Hartford Union Station Transportation Center Complex and is seeking a comprehensive financial audit that likely includes reviewing financial statements, assessing internal controls, and providing professional insights into the organization's financial management. While the exact scope of the audit was not fully detailed in the provided documents, the solicitation suggests a standard financial audit consistent with governmental and transportation sector accounting standards.