| Project | ODOT Performance Audit |
|---|---|
| Project No. | AOS-2019-002 |
| Location | Columbus |
| Description | To ensure that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is serving taxpayers efficiently and effectively, the AOS is accepting proposals from qualified vendors to provide technical assistance and subject-matter expertise as part of a performance audit of the ODOT’s s highway management and maintenance practices. The technical assistance work will focus primarily on an evaluation of ODOT’s pavement management program, bridge program, and highway maintenance program in relation to nationally recognized practices. AOS will include additional scope areas and publicly release the final performance audit report. |
| Proposal |
Review the RFP (pdf)
As mentioned in the RFP, this project includes a Budget Workbook (.xlsx) |
| Status | Bidding for this project is now closed. |
| Awarded To | The Kercher Group, Inc. AOS is pleased to announce The Kercher Group, Inc. has been awarded the contract for Professional Services for Technical Assistance and Subject Matter Expertise Work on a Performance Audit of the Ohio Department of Transportation, RFP AOS 2019-002. AOS greatly appreciates the participation of all the vendors that responded to the RFP. |
| Notes | The audit will be conducted under General Accepted Governmental Audit Standards (GAGAS). As such, all work performed by the vendor must be documented in a manner such that the AOS can comply with GAGAS in finalizing the research, recommendations and report. |
Questions and answers will be added and updated below as they are received.
Vendor Teleconference Dec. 19, 2019 Q&A's (.pdf)
The 25 page limit applies only to the project approach section of the proposal. Page limits for the other sections of the proposal are not defined except to limit the page length of the resumes.
Yes, copies of entire reports are requested within the proposal.
Yes, and for additional information concerning this response, you can refer to Q&A's (.pdf)
This clause is intended to ensure AOS understands and agrees to any potential sub-contractor working on the project, whether identified within the proposal or post-proposal.
No, we will not amend the RFP to allow additional resumes. For additional information concerning this response, refer to Question 10 in the Q&A's (.pdf)
No, we will not amend the RFP to allow additional resumes. For additional information concerning this response, refer to Question 10 in the Q&A's (.pdf)
Yes, AOS is willing to consider some changes to the contract terms and conditions. Per Part Four, F.(iii.) “Submission of a Proposal indicates acceptance by the vendor of conditions contained in the RFP, unless clearly noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed by agreement between AOS and the vendor selected.” Therefore, AOS asks that any proposed changes to the terms and conditions in Attachment 2 be included in the vendor’s proposal.
No, AOS will not grant an extension. However, please note per Section VI of the terms and conditions included in Attachment 2, the Engagement Manager, or senior staff members assigned to manage the Pavement, Bridge, and Highway Maintenance work, may be substituted upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Yes, rows may be added to accommodate additional staff members.
If you don't see your question answered email your inquires to performance@ohioauditor.gov