Bid guide
How to bid on Metrolink’s On-Call Audit Services Bench
What Metrolink is buying
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, known as Metrolink, is seeking proposals to establish an on-call bench of audit service providers. The RFP is QM171-27, managed by Contracts & Procurement.
This opportunity may suit firms seeking professional-services work with a regional rail authority. Review Attachment A, Scope of Services, for details about the requested services.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFP was posted October 23, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Proposals are due December 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This RFP is relevant to firms that provide audit services and can support an on-call bench arrangement. The listed category is professional.
Use the scope in Attachment A to assess whether your firm’s services and experience match the Authority’s needs before deciding to respond.
How to access and respond
Open the agency’s PlanetBids listing through the “View original source” option. The listing provides public access to the scope, dates, and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with this agency. Submit your proposal through the portal before the due date.
Practical preparation tips
Read the full RFP and Attachment A carefully, then organize your response around the requested scope and any instructions in the solicitation documents. Check the listing for addenda as you prepare.
Plan time to complete vendor registration and electronic submission ahead of the deadline. Review your final files and confirm that the portal shows your proposal as submitted.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink); the original posting controls.