Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation is needed to support a Small Purchase? A Micro Purchase?
A useful standard for documentation of small purchases is found in the answer to the question; “...
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- October 21, 2015
- October 20, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any restrictions on contacting potential vendors prior to advertising of a solicitation? During the past few months we have received several single bids and we know that...
- October 20, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
I am involved in a couple of technical procurements for a new 800MHz Radio System and an Interactive Voice Response system and am having trouble identifying FTA's position on RFIs....
- October 20, 2015
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We hire vendors such as photographers and videographers to do specific work paid for with FTA funds. Who does the copyright to this work reside with - The Federal Government or the...
- October 20, 2015
- October 20, 2015
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We would like to incentivize our CPFF contractors to perform their contracts in a timely manner. Can we structure our CPFF contracts to pay the fixed fee upon submission of contract...
- October 20, 2015
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Q. Does FTA require the grantee/owner to attend the bid opening of a prime contractor that is opening bids from subcontractors on a Design-Build project?
A. FTA policies...
- October 20, 2015
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Is it permissible to exclude the Federal rights In Data provisions from a contract when the contractor will be using open source code software to develop the deliverable items?...
- October 20, 2015
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Can a local agency utilizing 5311 funds enter into a MOU with a CSTA for Paratransit as well as fixed route service?
You should contact your regional FTA office in San...
- October 20, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some methods a grantee can use to avoid duplicative or unnecessary purchases?
The best way to avoid duplicate purchases is to have a good planning and procurement...