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- October 23, 2015
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
We are planning on issuing a time and materials type of contract. We are required to request cost data as part of our negotiations with the highest ranked firm; however, the...
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any formal guidelines out there for the procurement of temporary employees that are not necessarily an emergency hire? We would like to use the services of a temp agency...
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Communicating with potential contractors through pre-bid conferences is a good way to control costs and minimize claims. However, a number of grantees around the country have taken...
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the grantee administrator of a DOT grant allowed to pay himself or herself professional fees without first soliciting bids or proposals for those services? Does the grantee have...
- October 23, 2015
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Project Labor Agreements (PLA's) allowed on federally funded projects? We have a grant for building a bus garage. The grant is over one million dollars. We recently passed a...
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a prompt payment clause required in all contracts, including A&E contracts?
Grantees are required to include a prompt payment clause in all DOT-assisted contracts,...
- October 23, 2015
- October 23, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to encourage prospective contractors to submit offers, may a transit agency pay a stipend to the offerors to cover their cost to develop the proposal?
Yes. It is not...