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News Archive

  • October 20, 2015

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

  • October 20, 2015

    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...

  • October 20, 2015

    For the user's convenience, we have provided some useful web links. Access the desired link below:

    Pricing guide for FTA Grantees (MS Word)
    ...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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...

  • October 20, 2015

    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...

  • October 20, 2015

    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...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can we provide mobilization payments to the contractor selected to construct the permanent WTC railroad (PATH) station. The value of the Project is estimated at over $2B. Proposers...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Can a subgrantee use 5309 funds for office furniture purchases? I believed that 5309 monies were only to be utilized in direct project related activities?

    ...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does FTA require any Altoona testing of automobiles, and is there any prohibition against this type of purchase with Federal funds?

    Altoona testing does not apply to...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is an agency required to display a sign identifying FTA as a grant participant at a construction site? If so, what should be on the sign?

    FTA Circular 4220.1E paragraph 14...