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...

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...

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...

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do contract documents such as the Project Labor Agreement need to contemplate or incorporate by reference the Beck Decision for construction contracts of more than $200...

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Q. Is there a time limit that a contractor has to submit an invoice for work performed? We have a 5-year contract for professional services and recently...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. We are preparing to solicit for a fixed route bus service contract that will be partially funded by FTA. The contract requires the successful offeror to buy replacement...

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Q. How does FTA get involved in termination actions?

A. FTA Circular 4220.1F requires that all contracts and subcontracts contain contractual...

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Q. Our City contracts for its transit services under a 5-year contract. I have a six-month carry-over term but not an Extension clause. I would like to amend the contract...

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Q. Can you give an illustrated example regarding the treatment of direct vs. indirect costs when avoiding duplication of costs? You mentioned that if the cost of a...