The Savings Plans are requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public
accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2010
through 2012. Separate audits and audit opinions are required for the separate financial
statements of the MPACT and MACS Programs. The audits are to be performed in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in the Government Auditing
Standards issued by the Controller General of the United States, as well as the
following additional requirements: