Outside Elections Campaign Auditor

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Law, is soliciting proposals for an Outside Elections Campaign Auditor through RFP #2023-RFP-101. The primary objective is to hire an independent certified public accounting firm to audit preliminary campaign contributions and expenses for the Controller election. The selected contractor will be required to review and provide an official opinion on campaign finance reports filed five days before and after both the primary election (May 16, 2023) and general election (November 7, 2023). Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 28, 2023, at 5:00 pm, with a contract award anticipated in May 2023. The evaluation process will assess proposals across five criteria: Firm's Qualifications (15 points), Project Team Qualifications (15 points), Project Approach and Plan (30 points), Cost Proposal (30 points), and MWDBE/VOSB Good Faith Effort (10 points). Proposers must demonstrate expertise in campaign finance auditing and the ability to render an official opinion within 30 calendar days after each election.

The City of Pittsburgh has established specific participation goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), with targets of 18% for minority groups, 7% for women, and 5% for veteran-owned businesses. Proposers must complete the MWDBEVOSB Commitment Form and demonstrate good faith efforts to include these designated business categories in their proposal. While the specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive evaluation process suggests a competitive and detailed selection approach. The procurement is open to certified public accounting firms with relevant experience in election campaign finance auditing, with a strong emphasis on diverse business participation and thorough financial review capabilities. The contract will cover auditing services for both the primary and general elections in 2023, with the expectation of providing comprehensive and timely financial analysis of campaign contributions and expenses.