USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

General Content

Legacy ID
171
Show Effective Date
Off
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
Subscribe to General Content

Price Escalation Clause

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe used the price redetermination clause in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as the basis for a price redetermination clause in our contract. Is the intent of the price redetermination clause to allow for periodic adjustments to the total costs for each contract...

Small Business Opportunities

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to I find procurement opportunities for a small business?

For contracting opportunities with the U.S. Department of Transportation, contact the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (202) 366-1930. They can advise you not only of DOT business...

Charter Bus

Frequently Asked QuestionsI work for the Children's Miracle Network. For the past 12 years we have come to Washington D.C. bringing a family from each state. We do some touring, take these kids to have lunch with their Senator and also visit the President at the White House. We have used the WMATA...

Audits of Third Party Contracts

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it mandatory for recipients to audit per FTA's Grant Management Guidelines, Circular 5010.1C, dated October 1, 1998, Chapter III-7, Third Party Contract Audits? 5010.1D does not have this requirement hence the confusion.

The subject of audits of third party...

FTA Circular 4220.1F Changes to 1E

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there a document that summarizes the major changes to 4220.1E made by 4220.1F?

FTA discussed the changes the agency made to FTA Circular 4220.1E in the Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 190 (PDF), dated September 30, 2008. You may access this document online. (Posted:...

ARRA

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat guidance is online regarding procurements of construction projects that utilize ARRA funds? If the recipient wishes to inform the prospective bidder that the project is ARRA funded and wishes to give advanced notice regarding the reporting requirements, does the FTA...

Source of Funds

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it a requirement or best practice that you state in your award letter the funding source?  For example, the contract is subject to financial assistance between the DOT and the agency and the amount of Federal Funds that will be used to finance this project is 80%...

Procurement of Insurance

Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the renewal of insurance policies for the transit agency, such as worker's compensation or liability coverage fall under Procurement guidelines? Are we required to have our broker approach the insurance market every year for quotes or can we ask them to approach...

JARC

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is definition of "family" for purposes of the reference to “poverty line” in the definition of “eligible low-income individual” in FTA Circular 9050.1, “The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program Guidance and Application Instructions,” May 1, 2007?Secondly, can...