January 07, 2015
Dear Colleagues,
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently posted notices regarding the anticipated deployment of the Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS), our next generation of TEAM, expected to go live...
News Archive
- October 28, 2015
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
We are in the final year of our contract with a private carrier for purchased transportation. Is there any advantage to procuring using sealed bid instead of using a competitive...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
I work for Children's Miracle Network. For the past 12 years we have come to Washington D.C. bringing a family from each state. We do some touring, take these kids to have lunch...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
NCTD is a direct grantee of Section 5307 funds, and is also our Sub-Recipient for 5311 funds. We understand that our agency has the duty of "verifying" NCTD's procurement process...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FTA determine whether a specific entity is a State agency or State instrumentality for purposes of implementing FTA's procurement requirements?
Whether or not an...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
We are considering financing via a lease 100% of the cost of buses to a transit authority that has received approval of a 5307 formula grant related to this capital outlay. Can the...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an FTA document that defines the level of detail that must be accomplished for bus "refurbishing", "rehabilitation", and "remanufacturing"? Years ago I thought there was...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
I was interested if there was a web site to see construction projects in the FTA Region 5 (Illinois)?
The FTA website does not have a page devoted to Region 5 construction...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does an MPO need to follow the procedures provided in FTA Circular 4220.1F when contracting for services?
A. It depends on the legal status of the MPO and...
- October 27, 2015
How does MAP-21 expand FTA’s safety authority?
While passengers who travel by airplane, railroad, motorcoach, and oceangoing vessels have had the assurance that their carriers were required to be in compliance with federal...