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Advance Payments

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan we provide mobilization payments to the contractor selected to construct the permanent WTC railroad (PATH) station. The value of the Project is estimated at over $2B. Proposers have asked about the feasibility of mobilization payments. I understand that advance...

ADA Requirements

Frequently Asked QuestionsI am diabetic and I use insulin. Is there any law saying that I am restricted from driving in the United States?

The issuance of drivers' licenses is controlled by the individual states. The American Diabetes Association has provided a list of the requirements each state...

Acquiring Real Estate

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are in the process of planning a subway improvement project that will be financed by a grant from the FTA. This project involves acquiring private real estate. Are we required to have completed the acquisition of the RE before we can procure and or award a contract for...

A&E Contracts

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Can we use FTA money for an on-call architectural and engineering services (A&E) contract? We would follow Brooks Act procedures and negotiate direct labor and overhead with the most qualified firm or firms, and the Department would get fee proposals based on those...

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)

Travel Costs

Frequently Asked QuestionsOur agency is about to award a contract for professional services but the vendor has per diem rates that are higher than what I found on the GSA Per Diem website for our area. We are using federal funds for this project and my understanding is that we are not allowed to...

Debarred - Suspended

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. What is the process that a grantee must take to get a contractor placed on the debarred/suspended list?

A. A federal agency can only debar an entity that poses a present risk to federal programs. Debarment cannot be used as a punishment for past wrongdoings....

FTA Grant Opportunities

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you advise us about grants funds that may exist for transit agencies, State DOT's or school districts to utilize mobile video surveillance systems?

FTA does not provide specific funding for video surveillance systems; however, such systems are eligible for purchase...

Bidder Response Time

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre there any specific time requirements mandated by FTA in regard to the length of time that bidders are given to respond to Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, etc. (For instance 2 weeks, 3 weeks)?

FTA has no specific requirements for establishing time periods...