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Business Opportunities in Transit

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere can I send an ATM proposal for ATM placements at transit stations that have high-traffic and a need for cash?

You will need to contact the transit agencies that operate the stations that you are interested in. One approach would be to go through the American Public...

Recycled Products

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have bid on a number of FTA funded par transit contracts. Having reviewed FTA Third Party Contracting Guidance, we have interpreted Page IV-16 (f) to mandate that some "competitive preference to products and services that conserve natural resources, protect the...

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.

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