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Third Party Procurement

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Justifying Sole Source Procurements

Third Party ProcurementFrequently Asked QuestionsQ. What justification is needed to support a Sole Source procurement?

A. There are a number of circumstances within which it is recognized that a sole source procurement is necessary and reasonable. The FTA Circular 4220, Ch. VI, section 3.i...

Legal Services

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does 49 CFR part 18 apply to contracts for professional services if no federal funds are used to fund the contract? In contracts for professional services, which include the services of a lawyer, the State of Ohio does not require competitive procurements.

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Third Party Procurement FAQs

Got a question? Need an answer fast? The following is a topical listing of questions frequently asked of the Federal Transit Administration's Office of Procurement. Follow the topical link to learn more about related questions and answers.

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Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does an MPO need to follow the procedures provided in FTA Circular 4220.1F when contracting for services?

A. It depends on the legal status of the MPO and the source and purpose of the funds expended - see Chapter II of FTA Circular 4220.1F.

If the clear...

Construction Project Information

Frequently Asked QuestionsI was interested if there was a web site to see construction projects in the FTA Region 5 (Illinois)?

The FTA website does not have a page devoted to Region 5 construction projects.  You will need to contact the state DOT and local jurisdictions for this information...

Bus Refurbishing - Definition

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there an FTA document that defines the level of detail that must be accomplished for bus "refurbishing", "rehabilitation", and "remanufacturing"? Years ago I thought there was such a document that specified that this type of work should result in an extended life of xx...

Assignment of Grant Funds

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are considering financing via a lease 100% of the cost of buses to a transit authority that has received approval of a 5307 formula grant related to this capital outlay. Can the formula grant funds be pledged to us by the authority as a source of repayment?

Generally...

Definition of "State" in FTA 4220.1F

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does FTA determine whether a specific entity is a State agency or State instrumentality for purposes of implementing FTA's procurement requirements?

Whether or not an entity is a State or qualifies for State privileges by virtue of being an agency or instrumentality...

Subrecipient Compliance with FTA C4220.1F

Frequently Asked QuestionsNCTD is a direct grantee of Section 5307 funds, and is also our Sub-Recipient for 5311 funds. We understand that our agency has the duty of "verifying" NCTD's procurement process since they are our sub-recipient. Will FTA exempt CalTrans from "verifying" NCTD's federal...

FTA's Charter Service

Frequently Asked QuestionsI work for Children's Miracle Network. For the past 12 years we have come to Washington D.C. bringing a family from each state. We do some touring, take these kids to have lunch with their Senator and also visit the President at the White House. We have used the WMATA...