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Period of Performance

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I extend the period of performance on a GSA contract? The contract expires this September but the contractor's GSA contract was renewed.

If there is an existing GSA contract for services, you could issue an task order now under that contract that might not be...

Seat Belt Usage

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs a fixed route transit operator required to ask a rider who uses and remains in her/his wheelchair if she/he wants to use a seatbelt and shoulder harness?

There is no requirement for seat belts in any operational transit situation, including wheelchairs.

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Overtime Wages

Frequently Asked QuestionsDo we have to pay overtime on Saturdays, even though the employee has not worked 40 hours in that pay period?

You can find information regarding Federal rules for overtime work at the following Department of Labor (DOL) web page: www.dol.gov/dol/topic/workhours/weekend....

Cap on Wage Rates

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are in negotiations with the most qualified firm for a general planning consultant with A/E services included. Our contract administrator is of the opinion that we cannot include a cap on wage rates in the contract. I agree that overhead cannot be capped, but find no...

Research Grant Applications

Frequently Asked QuestionsWould the FTA fund a research project creating a design for a completely new transportation system? The basic premise is current transportation facilities are reaching or have exceeded the maximum usable capacity, are damaging to the environment, and require a fundamental...

FTA Approval of Sole Source Procurements

Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Norwich Clean Cities is listed in our program management plan's organization chart as a part of our Program Working Group. They have been a key to the setup of this grant and have partnered with us every step of the way. We would like to continue using them for report...

Warranties

Frequently Asked QuestionsA capital item is the subject of a potential dispute with the manufacturer. In the process of discussions, the disposition offered by the vendor is "extended warranty, free of charge" to the agency. Under such a scenario, would the free extended warranty constitute...

Wrap-Up Insurance

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is “wrap-up” insurance and when is it appropriate to use?

The customary approach for insuring against risks associated with work under third-party contracts is to require contractors to purchase and maintain insurance coverages that the grantee specifies within the...

Volunteer Services as Local Match Funds

Frequently Asked QuestionsCurrently, the Department of Aging and Disabilities (DAD) is the sub-recipient of the 5310 grant held by VTrans (Vermont Dept. of Transportation.) My agency, Council on Aging for SE Vermont, Inc. (COASEV) along with several public transit providers have submitted an...

Unsolicited Proposals

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are FTA's rules and policies regarding unsolicited proposals for the rail transit industry? Specifically, the proposal would deal with the potential cost savings through the implementation of a modern, industry oriented reliability program that emphasizes cost saving...