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Disclosure of Litigation by Offeror

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe recently awarded an Engineering Services contract to a consultant who recently was involved in a large litigation. Was the Consultant required to disclose this information to us prior to selection or award?

Whether the Consultant was required to disclose its...

Funds 5340

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat restrictions apply to the expenditure of Section 5340 funds? Do they spend like Section 5307 funds because that is the original source of funding?

The Growing States and High Density States Formula Program (49 U.S.C. 5340) was established by SAFETEA-LU to apportion...

Operational Services Contract

Frequently Asked QuestionsI have been reading Appendix A.1 of the BPPM to determine which clauses apply to a fuel supply contract and could not locate a definition of an "operational services" contract. Is a fuel supply contract an operational services contract?

The term "operational...

Self-Assessment Guide for Procurement Procedures

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have been instructed to ensure that the items listed in circular 4220.1F, get in our procurement manual. I am unsure how to accomplish this as our procurement manual pertains to purchasing policies for all city departments and not just our transit division.

The FTA...

Compensable Delays

Frequently Asked QuestionsI have a contractor who is asking for additional funds, claiming a number of delays caused by our agency:Delayed in getting access to the area because of trouble with access badges.Could not work due to a misunderstanding of holiday hours. Showed up before the facility...

Service Contract Act Wages

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre Federal grantees required to apply the Service Contract Act Wage rates to contracts over $2,500 for services such as janitorial, maintenance, septic services, etc.

The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to contracts for certain services awarded directly by the...

Availability of FTA Grants for Private Business

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are in a very small town; not a city. I charge a reduced rate to the elderly. There are a lot of things needed to make my business a success. I'm lacking the money to invest. Is there any grant for women like me in transportation?

Except in rare instances, in which...

Real Estate Appraisals

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there specific FTA language that must be incorporated into contracts for independent appraisal services? If so, where can this language be found?

FTA regards the procurement of real estate appraisal services as one that is subject to the requirements of FTA Circular...

Representations and Certifications

Frequently Asked QuestionsA vendor neglected to submit a required certification when responding to a Request for Proposal. If it is a RFP must you automatically declare them non-responsive or can you request said certification since it is an RFP and communication is allowed.

If the certification...

DOT Carrier Licenses

Frequently Asked QuestionsI am trying to learn if a particular limousine service has a DOT number. The letterhead of the proprietor lists locations of both Woonsocket, RI, and Norwood, MA.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advises that you call their regional office in Cambridge, MA...