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- January 5, 2016
- January 5, 2016
You are accessing a U.S. Government information system. This information system, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices, is provided for U.S. Government-authorized use only. Unauthorized or improper use of this system...
- January 5, 2016
Evaluation Criteria
Prior to posting a link, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) evaluates the link to determine if it meets one of the following criteria:
- The link is to an official U.S. Federal government Web...
- January 5, 2016
Many users have pop-up blockers running on there computers which block new windows from opening. Several links on the FTA website open documents and other websites in new windows which can cause issues if a popup blocker is installed on your computer...
- January 5, 2016
Third Party Procurement
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What justification is needed to support a Sole Source procurement?
A. There are a number of circumstances within which it is recognized that a sole...
- January 5, 2016
Q. Where is information located on using PIIN identifiers or tracking numbers for acquisitions and contracts?
A. FTA has prescribed no numbering system for grantee third party contracts. The PIIN system was established to...
- January 5, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. A trucking company hauling lumber for us had an accident. A rate was negotiated for the lumber that was accepted. We have other outstanding invoices with this trucking company. Can we legally deduct from the...
- January 5, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. A service provider (private contractor) is under contract to a grantee to provide maintenance on FTA-funded 15-passenger vans. Is the service provider required to follow the OEM preventive maintenance schedule,...
- January 5, 2016
Denver RTD’s Eagle Project is the first transit DBFOM (design, build, finance, operate, and maintain) Public-Private Partnership in the United States. RTD,...
- January 5, 2016
Public-Private Partnership Workshops
In 2008 and 2009, FTA and the National Council of Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) held seven workshops across the country to introduce, educate, and provide information on public-...