Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definition of an off-the-shelf commercial item? The BPPM appears to say the solicitation can't have specifications for the purchased item to be off-the-shelf. If that's...

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any specific time requirements mandated by FTA in regard to the length of time that bidders are given to respond to Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, etc. (For...

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you advise us about grants funds that may exist for transit agencies, State DOT's or school districts to utilize mobile video surveillance systems?

FTA does not provide...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the process that a grantee must take to get a contractor placed on the debarred/suspended list?

A. A federal agency can only debar an entity that poses a...

Learn more about the State of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Decision (PDF). (Posted: July 30, 2013)

Frequently Asked Questions

Our agency is about to award a contract for professional services but the vendor has per diem rates that are higher than what I found on the GSA Per Diem website for our area. We...

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Pricing guide for FTA Grantees (MS Word)
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Q. Can we use FTA money for an on-call architectural and engineering services (A&E) contract? We would follow Brooks Act procedures and negotiate direct labor and...

Frequently Asked Questions

We are in the process of planning a subway improvement project that will be financed by a grant from the FTA. This project involves acquiring private real estate. Are we required to...

Frequently Asked Questions

I am diabetic and I use insulin. Is there any law saying that I am restricted from driving in the United States?

The issuance of drivers' licenses is controlled by the...