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  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the definition of an “Act of God” as it relates to contracts? A vendor contracted to service the HVAC system is claiming that storms are an act of God when the power goes...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    (1) If a contract is awarded contingent on the availability of funding and the funding is not approved by the time the bids expire, can the selected contractor extend the validity...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is there a rule against extending the proposal due date in response to an RFP?

    There are no Federal rules that would apply to a grantee’s decision to extend the due date for...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    As a Subrecipient for Section 5311 Funds, we Subcontract with a Third Party Contractor to provide the transportation services. Our Contract is a Unit Rate Contract. When calculating...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    As a Subrecipient for Section 5311 Funds, we Subcontract with a Third Party Contractor to provide the transportation services. Our Contract is a Unit Rate Contract. When calculating...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We have heard of an FTA regulation requiring transit operators to be taken off duty for 60 days after a heart attack. We would like to find the federal regulation that addresses...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) (49 CFR 571) apply to rail cars?

    The FMVSS requirements in 49 CFR 571 apply to motor vehicles and motor vehicle...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I need to add FHWA language to an RFP and don't know where to find the applicable federal language. Is there a website with all of the applicable FHWA language, Terms, and...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We are currently re-bidding our Security Services contract for our Park and Ride facilities. I have had several requests for the name of the current vendor and their current rate. I...

  • October 22, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Since 1980 - how many revisions have there been to the FTA Circular 4220?

    There have been five revisions to FTA Circular 4220 (1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 1F). (Revised: July 29, 2009...