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FTA Letter of No Prejudice

Frequently Asked QuestionsA bus manufacturer requested a letter of intent for the purchase of several hybrid vehicles. We are willing to issue a non-binding letter of intent, however our funding has not yet been approved by FTA for this procurement. Do we need to request FTA to issue a Letter of No...

FTA Circular 4220

Frequently Asked QuestionsSince 1980 - how many revisions have there been to the FTA Circular 4220?

There have been five revisions to FTA Circular 4220 (1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 1F). (Revised: July 29, 2009)

Is there any estimated date for when the changes to third-party contracting proposed in...

Freedom of Information Act

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are currently re-bidding our Security Services contract for our Park and Ride facilities. I have had several requests for the name of the current vendor and their current rate. I have disclosed the name of the vendor, but do not feel like it would be fair to disclose...

Fixed Price Contracts

Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you have fixed price labor rates on a cost reimbursement term task order, can the contractor bill the government for overtime worked by employees who are not paid for the overtime worked?

We would assume you have a Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hour contract, using a "...

Fly America Clause

Frequently Asked QuestionsIf a grantee uses US Government funding to make a fixed price contract to a contractor for deliverables, does the contractor need to observe the Fly America Act when it arranges travel under the fixed price contract?

FTA grantees are required to include the Fly America...

FHWA Requirements

Frequently Asked QuestionsI need to add FHWA language to an RFP and don't know where to find the applicable federal language. Is there a website with all of the applicable FHWA language, Terms, and Certifications?

The FHWA maintains an extensive website at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov. (Revised: May...

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Frequently Asked QuestionsDo the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) (49 CFR 571) apply to rail cars?

The FMVSS requirements in 49 CFR 571 apply to motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment only. The standards do not apply to rail cars. (Revised August 24, 2009)

I am a bus operator...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have heard of an FTA regulation requiring transit operators to be taken off duty for 60 days after a heart attack. We would like to find the federal regulation that addresses that issue. Can you help?

As a grant-making agency, FTA has few regulations that directly...