When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.

It was issued by Metropolitan Council. The work is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public-sector accounting and auditing firm. Experience with government financial statements and audit reporting. Expertise in tax, payroll, payables, and purchase card accounting. Familiarity with capital asset accounting and chart of accounts configuration. Experience supporting government-wide financial reporting conversions.

On-Call Accounting and Auditing Services (Due October 14, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: August 19, 2026Deadline: October 14, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Saint Paul government authority seeks an on-call accounting and auditing firm to support tax calculations, financial reporting, audits, capital asset accounting, chart of accounts management, and government-wide conversion reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have expertise in FAR Part 31 cost principles and indirect cost rate development
Must have experience performing overhead rate audits or reviews for government contractors
Must have knowledge of FTA procurement requirements and federally funded contracts
Staff must possess relevant credentials such as CPA, CGFM, CIA, CFE, or equivalent government contracting audit experience
Must be a registered Plan Holder on QuestCDN to submit a proposal
Must submit a Workforce Certificate or Workforce Certification Statement if proposal exceeds $100,000
Must submit an Equal Pay Certificate or Equal Pay Certification Statement if proposal exceeds $500,000
Must submit a Subcontractor Information Form
Must submit a Disclosure and Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest form

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: August 18th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: August 26th, 2026

Questions Due: September 4th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 14th, 2026

Award Date: November 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 4, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Metropolitan Council

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Saint Paul, Minnesota is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-call accounting and auditing services. The engagement includes tax preparation and calculation support for payables, purchase cards, and payroll; preparation of financial statements for audited reports; audit services; and assistance with capital asset accounting.

The selected vendor will assist management in reviewing financial statements and evaluate the setup of new funding sources and chart of accounts configurations, including advising on chart of accounts management. Services will also include reviewing government-wide conversion reporting, troubleshooting technical issues with staff during the conversion process, and supporting the Management Discussion and Analysis and required supplementary information.

Questions must be submitted no later than September 4, 2026. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Metropolitan Council. The work is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public-sector accounting and auditing firm
Experience with government financial statements and audit reporting
Expertise in tax, payroll, payables, and purchase card accounting
Familiarity with capital asset accounting and chart of accounts configuration
Experience supporting government-wide financial reporting conversions

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