• Understanding of the background and requirements of the project.
• Detailed audit plan, including timeline and strategies for addressing potential challenges.
• Approach to internal control assessments and compliance audits.

• Education and experience of proposed personnel, including qualifications of the project manager and assurance of involvement in the project.
• Understanding of public sector challenges and ability to provide guidance.  
• Given that YoloTD is a small agency with limited capacity for training, we strongly prefer auditors who are experienced and can independently navigate the audit.

• Cost analysis and justification. 

• Demonstrated Technical Ability through Qualifications, References, etc.
• Proposes a clear and logical approach to addressing specific challenges faced by YoloTD, including compliance with GASB, Uniform Guidance, and other relevant standards.
• Utilizes modern tools or technology to streamline the audit process, ensure accuracy, and facilitate timely communication with YoloTD staff.

• Familiarity with State and Federal procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and state transit funding requirements, including FTA programs (e.g. Section 5307, 5311) and state funding mechanisms such as TDA, STA and SGR.
• Ability to provide actionable recommendations to improve YoloTD's financial and grant management processes, ensuring compliance with evolving requirements.

There is no required Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) participation goal for this RFP. While the DBE Obligation is 0%, YoloTD encourages the participation of qualified DBE's and will consider and award points to those proposers that include DBE participation.