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News Archive

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can a local agency utilizing 5311 funds enter into a MOU with a CSTA for Paratransit as well as fixed route service?

    You should contact your regional FTA office in San...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are some methods a grantee can use to avoid duplicative or unnecessary purchases?

    The best way to avoid duplicate purchases is to have a good planning and procurement...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the definition of an off-the-shelf commercial item? The BPPM appears to say the solicitation can't have specifications for the purchased item to be off-the-shelf. If that's...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are there any specific time requirements mandated by FTA in regard to the length of time that bidders are given to respond to Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, etc. (For...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you advise us about grants funds that may exist for transit agencies, State DOT's or school districts to utilize mobile video surveillance systems?

    FTA does not provide...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. What is the process that a grantee must take to get a contractor placed on the debarred/suspended list?

    A. A federal agency can only debar an entity that poses a...

  • October 20, 2015

    Learn more about the State of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Decision (PDF). (Posted: July 30, 2013)

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our agency is about to award a contract for professional services but the vendor has per diem rates that are higher than what I found on the GSA Per Diem website for our area. We...

  • October 20, 2015

    For the user's convenience, we have provided some useful web links. Access the desired link below:

    Pricing guide for FTA Grantees (MS Word)
    ...

  • October 20, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Can we use FTA money for an on-call architectural and engineering services (A&E) contract? We would follow Brooks Act procedures and negotiate direct labor and...