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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I extend the period of performance on a GSA contract? The contract expires this September but the contractor's GSA contract was renewed.

    If there is an existing GSA...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We sought proposals from qualified IT Consulting firms to be able to pre-qualify a series of firms that met our criteria for upcoming (2 year term) projects. Once this RFP was...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our Agency is preparing bid documents to purchase 43 Sport Utility Vehicles. We would like to bid the requirement for 2 variations of the vehicles; we would like the firms to price...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I am looking for information regarding CORI checks. I would like to do them annually, and I would like to know if there are other transit agencies that conduct them annually.

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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions


    Q. What is FTA's current policy regarding the placement of commercial advertising on bus shelters purchased with FTA grant financing?

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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does an airline passenger make a complaint to the Federal Government about an airline?

    Consumers with concerns about airline safety should call the Federal Aviation...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our city has a project that is in design and they are using FTA monies. Can we use non-federal money on the construction and not have to include federal language in the construction...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are purchases from a public utility exempt from competitive procurement requirements?

    Purchases from a public utility are exempt from the FTA competition requirements....

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    "Associated capital maintenance items"—How is this defined and where can I find the definition?

    The term "Associated Capital Maintenance Items" is defined in 49 US Code...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. For construction projects over $1M: (1) What type of public notice is required by FTA? (2) Does FTA approve the bid package prior to award? (3) What is the FTA...