RFP 546807 National Transit Database (NTD) Independent Auditor Statement for Federal Funding Allocation Services

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation, is requesting proposals for National Transit Database (NTD) Independent Auditor Statement for Federal Funding Allocation services under RFP 546807, with proposals due September 4, 2026. Detroit-based business certifications (Detroit Based Business, Detroit Resident Business, Detroit Headquartered, Detroit Based Small Business, Detroit Based Micro Business, and Construction Workforce variants) qualify for equalization credits of 1% to 5% under Detroit City Municipal Code Section 17-5-12; the lowest equalized bid receives award if it does not exceed 12% above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less.

The scope is annual NTD Independent Auditor Statement services for Federal Funding Allocation over a two-year contract term. Proposers must submit organizational background; at least three relevant experiences from the last five years demonstrating capacity to manage contracts of similar size and scope; an organizational chart and individual resumes for all key personnel assigned to the contract; detailed fee schedules and hourly rates by staff classification (Senior Partner, Partner, Associate, Paralegal, Typist); a preliminary project schedule with completion dates; and a technical approach describing procedures. Proposals must remain firm for 120 days from the due date and thereafter until the respondent withdraws, a contract is executed, or the procurement is terminated.

Successful respondents must submit before City Council approval and contract award a notarized Certificate of Authority, notarized Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests and Non-Collusion Affidavit, three years of financial statements, Certificate of Insurance compliant with model agreement requirements, and active System of Awards Management registration. Respondents must also complete a Priority Hire Agreement and disclose current Detroit resident employment and projected new hires. The Affidavit of Disclosure requires disclosure of financial interests in pending City matters, interests in City property, immediate family members employed by or seeking employment with the City, and all persons with financial interests in pending City matters. Treasury Clearance and SAM registration each require 10–15 days. Contractors must notify the Detroit Human Rights Department of all subcontractors prior to work commencement and ensure compliance with Detroit City Code non-discrimination provisions.