Third Party Procurement
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Vanpool Subsidy
Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are doing research on changing our current subsidy from a flat rate to a tiered subsidy. Are there limits on how much a van can be subsidized? Background: We provide a $400 subsidy to our vanpools, but do not exceed 50% of the lease cost of van. We work with two...Light Rail Window Standards
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. I need to know if there is a US Regulation for the type of windshield and passenger glass used on Light Rail Vehicles.A. As you may already know, FTA does not yet have the statutory authority to issue light rail equipment regulations. Our counterparts at the Federal...
Menu Style Multiple Contracts
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Our menu bid received two responsive bids from different vendors offering the same product. Obviously, one is priced lower than the other. We have included both of these bids in our purchasing schedule as we believe 49 U.S.C. Section 5325(c) authorizes the recipient to...Procurement Processing Timelines
Frequently Asked QuestionsAre there any summaries of the procurement process timelines for various agencies throughout the U.S.? Also, are there any specific staff performance measures used in the procurement department of transit agencies?We are not aware of any procurement timelines or...
Availability of FTA Grant Funds for a University
Frequently Asked QuestionsWe here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks currently run a fixed route bus system with 4 routes on campus, as well as an on-call shuttle which transports passengers from certain off-campus locations to on-campus, and is also used for the on-call transportation of ADA...Definition of Rolling Stock
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the definition of "rolling stock?"Rolling stock is defined in the Buy America regulations (49 CFR Part 661.3) as: "transit vehicles such as buses, vans, cars, railcars, locomotives, trolley cars and buses, and ferry boats, as well as vehicles used for support...
Contacting Transit Agencies
Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are a commercial paint and body facility and have experience in repairing and refinishing transit buses. Could you tell me what or where is the best source to find opportunities to bid on painting of transit buses? We are primarily interested in the South Eastern US....