General
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Farebox Revenue
Frequently Asked QuestionsAs a Subrecipient for Section 5311 Funds, we Subcontract with a Third Party Contractor to provide the transportation services. Our Contract is a Unit Rate Contract. When calculating Net Operating Expenses, how do we treat Farebox revenue? As the subrecipient, we do not...Costs of Transportation One-Call/One-Click Technology Components for Budget Planning Purposes
Costs of One-Call/One-Click Technology Components for Budget Planning Purposes
FAR as Guidance for Grantees
Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the FAR Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) requirement apply to a Grantee's proposal submission process?The FAR Online Representations and Certifications are not applicable to grantees. The only FAR requirements that grantees must adhere...
Extension of Due Date for Competitive Proposals
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there a rule against extending the proposal due date in response to an RFP?There are no Federal rules that would apply to a grantee’s decision to extend the due date for proposals under a negotiated procurement. If all of the potential offerors are treated equally...
Expiration of Bids
Frequently Asked Questions(1) If a contract is awarded contingent on the availability of funding and the funding is not approved by the time the bids expire, can the selected contractor extend the validity of its bid price until funding is approved? (2) If a contract is awarded contingent on the...Excusable Delays
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the definition of an “Act of God” as it relates to contracts? A vendor contracted to service the HVAC system is claiming that storms are an act of God when the power goes out.The following web site contains various definitions of the term "Acts of God,"...
Evaluation of Proposals
Frequently Asked QuestionsOur agency recently issued an RFP for PM services. Three firms submitted proposals. One firm shortly withdrew their bid. We evaluated and ranked two remaining proposals. We negotiated with both remaining proposers and requested BAFOs from both. The number 1 ranked firm...Evaluating Run-Out Costs
Frequently Asked QuestionsMetro Transit (Minneapolis/St. Paul) is soliciting bids for a new tire lease and service contract. It is a federally funded procurement with an estimated contract value of $5 million. Our procurement will consider the cost of running out the current contractor's tires (if...EPA Certification
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the level of EPA certification required for a diesel engine in a transit/commuter/diesel multiple unit application?The Environmental Protection Administration oversees all diesel engine emissions standards and related issues, including engines used in railroad...