Financial Services Government Bids & RFPs

The bid closing date is May 26, 2026, **** hours, Eastern Standard Time, at HQ SACT, Purchasing and Contracting Office. No bids shall be accepted after this date and time.

The bid states that prices shall be on a firm fixed-price basis and include any relevant discount schedule. The contractor may request payment post award in an alternate currency based on an agreed conversion rate.

Proposals shall be evaluated and awarded taking into consideration the successful administrative submission of bid packages, successful determination of compliance, and a best value rating of technical factors (70%) and pricing factors (30%).

The minimum qualifications for the contractor include a university degree in finance/accounting/audit or a professional qualification with six years of post-related experience, English proficiency equivalent to SLP ****, a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in finance/accounting policy and processes, a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in analysis and control of mission information, a minimum of 5 years experience in financial statement analysis and preparation, a minimum of 5 years demonstrated knowledge of IPSAS, demonstrated ability to support IPSAS implementation, and an active NATO or national secret security clearance.

No travel is anticipated with this requirement, indicating no site visit is expected.

The RFP does not mention the submission of samples.

The period of performance for the base contract is from 05/15/2026 to 04/14/2027, with option periods extending to 04/14/2028. Specific deliverables have individual due dates outlined in the deliverable schedule.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms, but it references FAR clauses related to payment by electronic funds transfer and installment payments for commercial products and services.

The bid notice states that award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the required services, address any requirements they cannot accomplish, and provide resumes for proposed key personnel demonstrating the required educational and experience qualifications.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties, but it references FAR clauses that may lead to contract termination for default due to non-compliance.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice outlines a process for agency protests, encouraging resolution with the contracting officer first. Formal protests can be filed with the contracting officer or the ombudsman, with a goal of resolution within 35 calendar days. Timeliness for protests is specified in FAR ****.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services.

The bid notice does not specify payment terms.

The bid notice does not specify warranty information.

The bid notice states that the acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR ****, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The bid notice highlights Mercia Advisors, LLC's unique qualifications, including established relationships and congressional expertise, interagency and intergovernmental coordination, expertise in preparing HFO staff for high-stakes engagements, deep institutional knowledge of HFO's mission and funding, and comprehensive stakeholder policy landscape understanding.

The bid notice does not specify any penalties.

The bid notice does not mention a site visit.

The bid notice does not require sample submissions.

The bid notice indicates that responses to the notice of intent were due on March 26, 2026.

The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract.

The SOQ must be submitted by the deadline indicated in the RFQ document. Late submissions will not be considered.

The city reserves the right to negotiate with the most qualified firm.

Interested firms must submit a cover letter, firm profile, resumes of key personnel, list of Georgia municipal clients served in the past five years, three references from municipal clients, description of audit approach and timeline, and fee structure and estimated cost for the first year of service.

The bid notice requests a fee structure and estimated cost for the first year of service, but the total estimated value is not specified.

The bid notice states that sealed bids will be accepted until Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11 am. SEPTA will accept sealed bids through its electronic procurement system EPS website for DSMS disposable smart media hereinafter called the work as outlined in the contract documents until Friday, may 22, 2026 at 11 am at which time the bids will be made public and read aloud.

The bid notice mentions that all bidders will be required to certify compliance with executive order **** ineligible contractors. All bidders will be required to certify compliance with executive order **** ineligible contractors.

The bid notice states that attendance at the bid opening meeting is not mandatory. Attendance at the bid opening meeting is not mandatory.

The bid notice states that all questions must be submitted by close of business on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm to be guaranteed an answer. All questions must be submitted by close of business on wednesday, may 13, 2026, at 12: 00 pm to beguaranteed an answer.