Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any conditions when FTA Section 5307 grant money can be used to purchase used vanpool vans? We may need them for a short (4 year) construction project.

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Can the lead agency include the diesel/hybrid buses as part of this procurement even though diesel it's not allowed in the area? A couple of agencies have come together to do a...

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Is it possible for a transit authority to determine that an incumbent is the best choice for award even though the incumbent failed to submit a timely response to an RFP? The...

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Q. One of the types of security suggested in the Best Practices Procurement Manual is a letter of credit drawn on the bidder's bank. Is there any restriction on the location of the...

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Q. We have a design, build, with an option to maintain RFP out on the street for a CNG facility. At issue is whether the proposer/bidder must have an "A" contractor's license or if...

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Q. The distributor is demanding we limit their liability as detailed below. This would put transit agencies at risk for any claims that may arise from faulty product. The...

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How many bidders should I allow to bid? Am I allowed any discretion in the number of bids I solicit?

Micro purchases (less than $3,000) may be obtained by soliciting a single...

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Q. We are a small consulting firm interested in providing cost savings opportunities to city transit bus operations throughout the country. We need to construct a database of names...

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Our City advertised a solicitation for transit management services that contained FTA required clauses and requirements. We subsequently awarded the contract with all required FTA...