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Self-Assessment Guide for Procurement Procedures

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have been instructed to ensure that the items listed in circular 4220.1F, get in our procurement manual. I am unsure how to accomplish this as our procurement manual pertains to purchasing policies for all city departments and not just our transit division.

The FTA...

Compensable Delays

Frequently Asked QuestionsI have a contractor who is asking for additional funds, claiming a number of delays caused by our agency:Delayed in getting access to the area because of trouble with access badges.Could not work due to a misunderstanding of holiday hours. Showed up before the facility...

Service Contract Act Wages

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre Federal grantees required to apply the Service Contract Act Wage rates to contracts over $2,500 for services such as janitorial, maintenance, septic services, etc.

The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to contracts for certain services awarded directly by the...

Questions and Answers from the Passenger Ferry Grant Program Webinar

September 2, 2015

If a proposal includes multiple named partners and receives an award, can the project move forward as bid with the named partners or will the eligible recipient be required to formally procure the services following award?Can you rebrand existing infrastructure? Can...

Fiscal Year 2013 Tribal Transit Projects

StateProject SponsorProject DescriptionAmountAKMetlakatla Indian CommunityThe Metlakatla Indian Community will receive funding to create a comprehensive transit plan that will incorporate providing public transportation to education, employment, and health care, and will link tribal members and...

Availability of FTA Grants for Private Business

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are in a very small town; not a city. I charge a reduced rate to the elderly. There are a lot of things needed to make my business a success. I'm lacking the money to invest. Is there any grant for women like me in transportation?

Except in rare instances, in which...

Real Estate Appraisals

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there specific FTA language that must be incorporated into contracts for independent appraisal services? If so, where can this language be found?

FTA regards the procurement of real estate appraisal services as one that is subject to the requirements of FTA Circular...