Frequently Asked Questions

Is it permissible for an offeror to lower its price for the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) without any basis for the change, other than trying to beat out the competition, or does the...

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In an RFP, for 5-year revenue contracting for advertising on busses, with expected revenue over the 5-year period of $6 million or more, is requesting a bid bond of $500,000...

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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...