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News Archive

  • October 21, 2015

    Buses - RFP for Refurbishing

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Can an RFP be conducted for the repowering of older buses, replacement of older route signs with All LED signs and installation of voice annunciation system? Where can...

  • October 21, 2015

    Buying Fuel

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. We have a grantee that inquired about whether its method for procuring diesel fuel using two options meets FTA requirements. The procurement approach is the grantee's...

  • October 21, 2015

    Buying Used Vehicles

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. We have grant funds to purchase two used commuter style buses to be used on a new subscription service route. Is it possible to bid on buses being sold by another transit agency or a...

  • October 21, 2015

    Changes to Grants

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We originally applied for 46 vans to expand our fleet, based on our belief at the time that we needed additional capacity that required all 46 vans.  After the grant was...

  • October 21, 2015

    Civil Rights Requirements

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. FTA previously had a circular that dealt with the employment requirements for third party contractors as it related to work hours for minorities and females. What is the circular...

  • October 21, 2015

    CM At-Risk

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. A local agency has an RFP out for a CM At-risk Project, which is very similar to a design-build project in that it requires a team composed of an AE and General contractor. The...

  • October 21, 2015

    Conducting Negotiations After Rejecting Bids

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Can we reserve the right to not accept the lowest responsible/responsive bid and instead negotiate a lower price with that entity? I have found no express prohibition in Circular...

  • October 21, 2015

    Confidentiality of Proposals

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Where is it written that proposals are required to be kept confidential?

    A. The FTA Procurement Circular 4220.1F is silent on the subject of...

  • October 21, 2015

    Conflict of Interest

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Our City has a Transportation Department that is responsible for FTA-funded projects. The City has a Facilities Management Department that oversees/is responsible for...

  • October 21, 2015

    Contract Award Announcements

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Does publishing the funding source, grant numbers, and percentage of total costs represented by Federal funds, in our solicitation for bids advertisements for federally-funded...