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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our Agency is preparing bid documents to purchase 43 Sport Utility Vehicles. We would like to bid the requirement for 2 variations of the vehicles; we would like the firms to price...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I am looking for information regarding CORI checks. I would like to do them annually, and I would like to know if there are other transit agencies that conduct them annually.

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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions


    Q. What is FTA's current policy regarding the placement of commercial advertising on bus shelters purchased with FTA grant financing?

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  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does an airline passenger make a complaint to the Federal Government about an airline?

    Consumers with concerns about airline safety should call the Federal Aviation...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our city has a project that is in design and they are using FTA monies. Can we use non-federal money on the construction and not have to include federal language in the construction...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are purchases from a public utility exempt from competitive procurement requirements?

    Purchases from a public utility are exempt from the FTA competition requirements....

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    "Associated capital maintenance items"—How is this defined and where can I find the definition?

    The term "Associated Capital Maintenance Items" is defined in 49 US Code...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. For construction projects over $1M: (1) What type of public notice is required by FTA? (2) Does FTA approve the bid package prior to award? (3) What is the FTA...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you tell us how to contact the US DOT concerning the DOT glass “bug certification” for city buses, school buses, etc?

    You should contact NHTSA and FHWA. The websites of...

  • October 26, 2015

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Would the FTA requirement for "full and open competition" be satisfied by the following procurement method? An open solicitation is issued asking for qualification-based...