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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What documentation is required for a time extension on contracts?

    Time of delivery is a cardinal element of the contract. With respect to delays, the general rule in public...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Could you tell me exactly what are Time and Materials and Fixed Price contracts?

    A. Time-and-materials (T&M) contracts may be used for...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is a grantee authorized to purchase non-revenue vehicles such as light trucks and SUV's with Federal grant monies using the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process and then assign them for...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can one get information on the process of selecting and contracting with private real estate developers to develop a mixed use residential/retail/commercial project on public...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are FTA's rules and policies regarding unsolicited proposals for the rail transit industry? Specifically, the proposal would deal with the potential cost savings through the...

  • October 26, 2015

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    Currently, the Department of Aging and Disabilities (DAD) is the sub-recipient of the 5310 grant held by VTrans (Vermont Dept. of Transportation.) My agency, Council on Aging for SE...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is “wrap-up” insurance and when is it appropriate to use?

    The customary approach for insuring against risks associated with work under third-party contracts is to...

  • October 26, 2015

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    A capital item is the subject of a potential dispute with the manufacturer. In the process of discussions, the disposition offered by the vendor is "extended warranty, free of...

  • October 26, 2015

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    The Norwich Clean Cities is listed in our program management plan's organization chart as a part of our Program Working Group. They have been a key to the setup of this grant and...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Would the FTA fund a research project creating a design for a completely new transportation system? The basic premise is current transportation facilities are reaching or have...