WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that it is accepting applications for $73 million in grant funding for projects that can strengthen intercity passenger rail, support...
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- February 20, 2018
- February 19, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
When making small purchases, with the threshold of $10,000, it is my understanding that the threshold applies to each purchase. Understanding that splitting purchases to stay under...
- February 19, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Our agency is having a problem getting bids on a particular floor scrubber - it looks like we will only receive one. However, this floor scrubber is available on the State...
- February 19, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
With respect to third party contracts, is there any reason why a contracting entity would be precluded from establishing a small business set aside? The entity in question is not...
- February 19, 2018
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Is there ONE place that I can go to find information on federal requirements and best practices for small construction projects (e.g. sidewalk construction under $5000)? If yes,...
- February 19, 2018
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If we have a brand of software currently in use and we are renewing the annual licensing agreement or maintenance contracts, do we need a sole source or sole brand justification to...
- February 19, 2018
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Clean Air Act Requirements: Are there “Clean Air” standards that apply to the procurement of vehicles under FTA Guidelines?
The Clean Air requirements apply to all contracts...
- February 19, 2018
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What requirements govern use of subcontractors in procurement?
There are no requirements regarding subcontracting in the Best Practices Procurement Manual (BPPM) except those...
- February 16, 2018
The Seattle Department of Transportation proposes to implement corridor-based bus rapid transit in the 7-mile-long corridor connecting the Roosevelt neighborhood to Downtown Seattle. The corridor includes major destinations including the University of...
- February 16, 2018
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority proposes to extend the Kansas City Downtown Streetcar 3.6 miles south from the existing terminus at Union Station to the University of Missouri–Kansas City.