Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to reject a bid because only one original was submitted when we requested two originals and one duplicate copy? Or can I request they submit the additional copies in order...

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Q. What pre-award procurement certifications and assurances are required for a “small purchase”? Are the certifications and assurances described in FTA Circular 5010.1D...

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Q. We awarded an A&E design contract for a new Greyhound Depot that would also include commercial space. Design and eventual construction would utilize FTA funding....

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Q. Are there "Clean Air" standards that apply to the procurement of vehicles under FTA Guidelines?

A. The "clean air" requirements for grantee contracts are...

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Q. What should the contract file contain and why? What are the primary contract planning inputs and why?

A. The Common Grant Rules require a...

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Q. What is the difference between a cost analysis and a price analysis?

A. A “price analysis” will be the usual procedure followed in a...

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Q. What are the rules and/or regulations for using Davis Bacon wages on a contract where the work is less than 1 month's time?

A. The Davis Bacon...

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What are the components of a responsibility determination?

49 U.S.C. 5325(j) provides:

"AWARDS TO RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTORS.—

IN GENERAL.—Federal financial...

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Is there a link on your website or a document listing of minority companies registered with FTA?

FTA does not maintain a register of minority owned firms. However, the U.S....

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Our agency recently issued an RFP for PM services. Three firms submitted proposals. One firm shortly withdrew their bid. We evaluated and ranked two remaining proposals. We...