SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
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M-NCPPC seeks qualified contractors for auditing services for the Commission and Employees' Retirement System. Proposals due by March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is soliciting qualified contractors for RFP 46-123, to provide auditing services to the Commission and the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), to be received no later than March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
Please refer to the RFP.
Addendum One - Audit Fees
Addendum Two - Management Letters and Financial Statements
Governmental and/or retire system experience and training of staff to be assigned to the audit.
Understanding of the work to be performed.
Please provide the following information for each person(s) authorized to submit a response on behalf of your organization:
Name
Title
Phone Number
Email Address
By submitting a response to this solicitation, the authorized member of the firm confirms that the organization understands the insurance requirements as provided for in this solicitation and will comply in full if awarded this contract. Failure to complete and submit the insurance requirements may result in your firm being deemed non-responsive. The Proposer shall be required, prior to the execution of issuance of a Purchase Order, to furnish a Certificate of Insurance with satisfactory proof of all insurance required by this solicitation.
Please select one of the following:
Please provide one of the following:
Please provide your State of Maryland Department of Taxation ID Number.
Please provide the following information for the primary point of contact for this project:
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Please upload your Technical Proposal here
Please upload your separate Cost Proposal here. Pricing shall not be included with the Technical Proposal.
Please upload the Insurance Checklist here.
Please upload the Subcontracting Utilization Report here.
Please upload the Nondiscrimination in Subcontracting Form here.
Please upload the Proposal Declaration here.
Please upload the Responsibility Affirmation here.
Please provide a brief description of the type of services required for this project.
Do you require a pricing table, please mark yes or no
Q (Exceptions):
A: Will you consider any exceptions and/or modifications to the RFP noted General terms and conditions which would be typical for the contemplated services? If yes, should such requests for exception or modification be further detailed and included as formal exceptions in our proposal? All information requested in this RFP must be provided. Offerors may take exception to specific requirements or contract provisions contained in this RFP; however, any such exceptions must be clearly identified in a designated section of the proposal. Each exception must include a detailed explanation of its scope, the potential impact on the Commission, ERS, and any associated advantages or disadvantages to the Commission and ERS. The Commission and ERS reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any exceptions or alternative specifications included in the proposal.
Q (Offshore Resources):
A: Is the Commission and ERS comfortable with the use of offshore resources for this project? If not, please provide your concerns and any specific requirements you may have regarding resource allocation. The Commission does not have any concerns with the offeror’s use of offshore resources, provided that the assigned personnel remain fully available during the Commission’s standard business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST. As long as this coverage is maintained, the proposed approach is acceptable.
Q (Onsite Requirement):
A: With the post COVID-19 era, is there a hybrid model of onsite and virtual for the auditors? Yes, a hybrid model that combines onsite and virtual audit activities is fully supported. This approach remains flexible and can be tailored to the needs of the engagement, allowing auditors to work both remotely and on‑site as appropriate while still maintaining effective communication, collaboration, and audit quality.
Q (Requirements):
A: Are there any matters that require consideration in assessing the scope of this project over the proposed term? No.
Q (Financial Statements ):
A: Is it possible to obtain the latest issued financial statements for all reports? Yes. Please refer to Addendum Two dated March 13, 2026.
Q (Management Letter):
A: Has your auditors provided a management letter in the past 3 years for the noted entities above? If so, can that document be made available? Yes.
Q (Turnover):
A: Have you experienced turnover in key roles within the entities? Yes. The Accounting Manager position has been vacant since September 2025.
Q (Software Platform):
A: What is the noted software platform used by the entities; do you have plans to make changes to your software platform? Lawson-Infor
Q (GASB Implementation):
A: Who takes the lead in the implementation of new GASB’s? Has management started to evaluate the impact of GASB 103 to the organization? The Accounting Director and Accounting Manager takes the lead in the implementation of new GASB's.
Q (Passed or Posted Adjustments):
A: Have there been many passed or posted adjustments resulting from the audit process in recent years? Is it possible to obtain the required communication correspondence? No.
Q (Fieldwork Phase):
A: For the interim and final fieldwork phase for each of the entities, how many audit managers, seniors, and staff are typically in the field and for how long? Approx. 3 staff typically (1 Manager and 2 seniors) and it's been virtual for a few years. Preliminary is scheduled for 1 week (actual time to complete normally more 2 to 3 weeks). Final fieldwork is scheduled for 2 weeks (actual completion time averages 2 months).
Q (Audit and Interim Fieldwork Dates):
A: What are the desired audit fieldwork dates for interim and final fieldwork? Negotiable - Interim: 6/22 - 26. Final fieldwork: 10/26 - 11/06 Note: Interim in year 1 may start later to coincide with the fiscal year of contract start date (7/13 - 7/17).
Q (Incumbent):
A: Has the current auditors provided any additional services outside the original audit contract? No.
Q (Incumbent):
A: Has the current auditors ever billed over their fixed fee and if so what was the reason? No.
Q (Current Fees):
A: What are the current audit fees for each deliverable? What have they been the past three years? Please refer to Addendum One dated 3/13/2026.
Q (Incumbent):
A: Can the current firm for each entity propose? Yes.
Q (Incumbent):
A: How long have your current auditors been servicing each entity? 5 years.
Q (Audit Cycle):
A: Is the audit being put out to bid on a normal cycle? Yes.
Q (Biggest Concerns): What are the biggest concerns you have for the organization? How might you look at your audit firm to help you address those concerns?
A: Classification of capital assets and expenditures; revenue recognition; implementation of GASB Statements 104 and 105.
Q (Incumbent):
A: Have there been any disagreements with the current auditors regarding accounting treatment, journal entries, findings or other matters with any of the organization? No.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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