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Justifying Sole Source Procurements

Third Party ProcurementFrequently Asked QuestionsQ. 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 source procurement is necessary and reasonable. The FTA Circular 4220, Ch. VI, section 3.i...

Legal Services

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does 49 CFR part 18 apply to contracts for professional services if no federal funds are used to fund the contract? In contracts for professional services, which include the services of a lawyer, the State of Ohio does not require competitive procurements.

A. ...

508 Compliance

Creating Section 508 Compliant Documents and Presentations

All published documents (including graphics) must comply with and be accessible in accordance with current requirements/interpretation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended. All documentation must be approved by...

Popup Blocker Information

Many users have pop-up blockers running on there computers which block new windows from opening. Several links on the FTA website open documents and other websites in new windows which can cause issues if a popup blocker is installed on your computer. To be able to use the FTA site effectively,...

Web Publishing Schedule

Section 207(f)(2) of the E-Government Act of 2002 requires Federal agencies to develop an inventory of information to be published on their Web sites, establish a schedule for publishing information, post the schedules on the Web site, and make those schedules available for public comment....

FTA Website Linking Policy

Evaluation Criteria

Prior to posting a link, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) evaluates the link to determine if it meets one of the following criteria:

The link is to an official U.S. Federal government Web site.The link is to a Web site that provides official U.S. government...

Terms of Use

You are accessing a U.S. Government information system. This information system, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices, is provided for U.S. Government-authorized use only. Unauthorized or improper use of this system is prohibited, and may result in civil and...

Web Accessibility

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended in 1998 to require Federal agencies make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.  Section 508 applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information...

FTA Privacy Policy

Our Commitment

Thank you for visiting the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration Web site. We respect your right to privacy and will protect it when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains our online information practices only, including how we...

FTA Web Policies

Thank you for visiting the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) website, a U.S. Government information system. The policies listed here and throughout this site are subject to change according to U.S. Federal regulations, DOT and FTA...