Third Party Procurement
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What justification is needed to support a Sole Source procurement?
A. There are a number of circumstances within which it is recognized that a sole...
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Q. Where is information located on using PIIN identifiers or tracking numbers for acquisitions and contracts?
A. FTA has prescribed no numbering system for grantee third party contracts. The PIIN system was established to...
- January 5, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. A trucking company hauling lumber for us had an accident. A rate was negotiated for the lumber that was accepted. We have other outstanding invoices with this trucking company. Can we legally deduct from the...
- January 5, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. A service provider (private contractor) is under contract to a grantee to provide maintenance on FTA-funded 15-passenger vans. Is the service provider required to follow the OEM preventive maintenance schedule,...
- January 5, 2016
Denver RTD’s Eagle Project is the first transit DBFOM (design, build, finance, operate, and maintain) Public-Private Partnership in the United States. RTD,...
- January 5, 2016
Public-Private Partnership Workshops
In 2008 and 2009, FTA and the National Council of Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) held seven workshops across the country to introduce, educate, and provide information on public-...
- January 5, 2016
In 2008 and 2009, FTA and the National Council of Public-Private Partnerships held seven workshops to introduce, educate, and provide information on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to public and private sector actors. The workshops -- held in...
- January 5, 2016
The following federal resources provide valuable information on the burgeoning role of the private sector in transportation infrastructure, specifically, in transit.
FHWA Guidebook
FHWA has published a guidebook, ...
- January 5, 2016
This page provides links to private sector participation-related Websites and other sources, including research reports, toolkits, and case studies from industry, academia, and government resources.
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