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News Archive

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is it possible for a transit authority to determine that an incumbent is the best choice for award even though the incumbent failed to submit a timely response to an RFP? The...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. One of the types of security suggested in the Best Practices Procurement Manual is a letter of credit drawn on the bidder's bank. Is there any restriction on the location of the...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. We have a design, build, with an option to maintain RFP out on the street for a CNG facility. At issue is whether the proposer/bidder must have an "A" contractor's license or if...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. The distributor is demanding we limit their liability as detailed below. This would put transit agencies at risk for any claims that may arise from faulty product. The...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many bidders should I allow to bid? Am I allowed any discretion in the number of bids I solicit?

    Micro purchases (less than $3,000) may be obtained by soliciting a single...

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  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. We are a small consulting firm interested in providing cost savings opportunities to city transit bus operations throughout the country. We need to construct a database of names...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our City advertised a solicitation for transit management services that contained FTA required clauses and requirements. We subsequently awarded the contract with all required FTA...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where do I go to look at the requirements and needs of a land appraisal to turn in to FTA for review?

    The...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Management is considering releasing an RFP for various future vehicle/facility-inspection activities on an ongoing basis. The plan is to award an open-ended contract to each...