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Bus Procurement Frequently Asked Questions

Guidance Disclaimer: These FAQs do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. These FAQs are intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. FTA recipients and subrecipients should refer to...

Online Tools & Resources

For the user's convenience, we have provided some useful web links. Access the desired link below:

Pricing guide for FTA Grantees (MS Word)Procurement System Self-Assessment GuideProcurement Systems Review Guide (MS Word)The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

New Starts Transit Fund

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Please provide Contact information for the New Starts transit fund. Background Information: Regarding June 2011 Federal approval to the City of Baltimore, MD, to begin detailed planning and engineering of the Red Line light rail system.

A. Please inquire at the...

Third Party Procurement

The Federal Transit Administration has spearheaded several initiatives in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction in the transit community. A number of years ago the FTA Third Party Procurement Council was established to provide greater technical assistance to the transit community in...

Applicability of FTA Circular 4220.1F

Frequently Asked QuestionsAs an MPO which receives FTA funds for planning purposes only, how detailed must our Procurement Policies & Procedures be in order to comply with Federal requirements?Do Federal requirements dictate the entire organization's procurement processes and procedures? Or can...