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Federal Per Diem Rates

Frequently Asked QuestionsMy company is an engineering consulting firm that has contracts with FTA. I am looking for the current FTA per diem rates that my company should use when our employees travel in connection with work on our FTA contracts.

Federal Government approved per diem rates may be...

Federal Vehicle Emission Standards

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen a transit agency is initiating a new vehicle Request for Proposals in 2007, are diesel vehicle engines required to meet the 2007 Federal Emission Standards? Is there any waiver or certification process for the manufacturer that would allow 2006 engines to be bid and...

Excluded Parties List

Frequently Asked QuestionsI can't find the location of the Federal debarred contractors list. Are procurement officers required to check the listing each time a contract is being awarded?

A grantee is required to ensure that no party listed on the Federal Government's Excluded Parties List is...

Capitalization of Maintenance Costs

Frequently Asked QuestionsOur question specifically relates to eligible maintenance costs under a service contract, including both facility and vehicle maintenance. The grantee owns the facilities from which the contractor operates. The facilities were constructed with 80 percent FTA funds....

Local Matching Funds

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. We currently receive Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants. Are there any types of Federal grant money that can be used as local match for FHWA and FTA funds?

A. The following Federal funding may be used for local...

FTA Public Private Partnership Program

Frequently Asked QuestionsIn Phoenix, we are working to develop legislation for a Public Private Partnership (PPP), with an aim to expedite some of the transit/transportation and other infrastructure projects. I noticed that the FTA has a pilot PPP program in Houston. I would like to see the...

Operating Assistance Grants

Frequently Asked QuestionsFTA Circular 4220.1F states, in Chapter II, subparagraph 2b(2)(a), regarding applicability of the circular, that, "The provisions of this circular continue to apply to contracts in support of a recipient’s or subrecipient’s operations financed with FTA assistance." ...

Cardinal Changes

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. We recently issued an RFP for towing services with an estimated annual expense of about $150,000. However, the engines in our fixed route buses have a defect, and now we project that towing expenses will be at least $300,000. Does this constitute a cardinal change for...

Paratransit Services

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I find transportation services for a disabled person?

You should contact the transit (bus) agency in your area. They should have a paratransit service for disabled people. This type of service will pick you up at your residence and take you where you need to go....