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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are Federal grantees required to apply the Service Contract Act Wage rates to contracts over $2,500 for services such as janitorial, maintenance, septic services, etc.

    The...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We have been instructed to ensure that the items listed in circular 4220.1F, get in our procurement manual. I am unsure how to accomplish this as our procurement manual pertains to...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I have been reading Appendix A.1 of the BPPM to determine which clauses apply to a fuel supply contract and could not locate a definition of an "operational services" contract....

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What restrictions apply to the expenditure of Section 5340 funds? Do they spend like Section 5307 funds because that is the original source of funding?

    The Growing States and...

  • October 26, 2015

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    We recently awarded an Engineering Services contract to a consultant who recently was involved in a large litigation. Was the Consultant required to disclose this information to us...

  • October 26, 2015

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    Does the Randolph–Sheppard Act apply to Regional Transit Authorities since if restoration of a building is 80 percent federally funded? What is this Act and are transit authorities...

  • October 26, 2015

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    I would like to find out the exclusions in filing 041 preventive maintenance claims. (What items under maintenance expenses are not included in the claim?). Is there any topic in...

  • October 26, 2015

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    I want to open a taxicab company and transport the public as well as the elderly and handicapped. Can you please tell me which CFDA number I need to apply with?

    The Catalog...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We are currently reviewing a bid submitted in May 2008 by a transit vehicle manufacturer (TVM) who is proposing to supply us with 10, 25-foot mid-sizes buses. However, this apparent...

  • October 26, 2015

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    I am a Field Supervisor for R&D Transportation Services, Inc. and would like to get certified as a Paratransit Operator Trainer. Could you advise me of any Instructor courses...