Controllers for Montgomery County Transportation Authority Auditing Services

Montgomery County, on behalf of the Montgomery County Transportation Authority (MCTA), is seeking a professional firm to provide comprehensive auditing services for its annual financial reporting. The procurement is specifically for controllers to conduct a detailed audit of the MCTA, a component unit responsible for transportation project management and right-of-way acquisition. The selected firm will be responsible for preparing the Annual Financial Report, with a specific focus on tracking and verifying transactions processed through QuickBooks accounting software. The MCTA manages various land parcels and serves as a mortgage-holder for a property receiving regular payments, and receives significant reimbursements from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The request for proposals (RFP 25-50) was posted on September 29, 2025, with proposals due by October 28, 2025. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached documentation, including the Scope of Work, Standard Terms and Conditions, and Instructions to Bidders, which outline the comprehensive requirements and evaluation criteria for the auditing services contract.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be open to qualified accounting and auditing firms with experience in governmental financial reporting. The MCTA operates as a public sector entity, suggesting potential preferences for firms with demonstrated expertise in government and transportation-related financial auditing. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but given the complexity of tracking federal and state reimbursements and managing transportation project financials, it likely represents a substantial professional services engagement. The audit will cover the MCTA's financial operations, including right-of-way purchases, capital budget transactions, and mortgage-related financial activities. Interested firms should have robust capabilities in governmental accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks, and the ability to produce comprehensive annual financial reports that meet federal and state reporting standards.