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October 22, 2015
FTA Letter of No Prejudice
Frequently Asked Questions
A bus manufacturer requested a letter of intent for the purchase of several hybrid vehicles. We are willing to issue a non-binding letter of intent, however our funding has not yet...
October 22, 2015
Full and Open Competition
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If proposals have been received and ranked according to how they performed in regard to the posted criteria, can the agency just negotiate terms with the highest ranked...
October 22, 2015
GSA Supply Schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Our agency is in the process of implementing a Bus Stop Improvement Schedule. The City hired an architect (via a competitive process) to develop a Master Plan and...
October 22, 2015
Insurance Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the product liability insurance requirements for a product before it is purchased by a transit authority?
There is no standard requirement in the transit industry...
October 22, 2015
Inter-Agency Projects
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.
FTA...
October 22, 2015
Joint Procurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
October 22, 2015
Late Proposals
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
October 22, 2015
Letters of Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
October 22, 2015
Licensing of Contractors
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
October 22, 2015
Limited Product Liability
Frequently Asked Questions
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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Frequently Asked Questions

A bus manufacturer requested a letter of intent for the purchase of several hybrid vehicles. We are willing to issue a non-binding letter of intent, however our funding has not yet...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If proposals have been received and ranked according to how they performed in regard to the posted criteria, can the agency just negotiate terms with the highest ranked...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Our agency is in the process of implementing a Bus Stop Improvement Schedule. The City hired an architect (via a competitive process) to develop a Master Plan and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the product liability insurance requirements for a product before it is purchased by a transit authority?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

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...