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Other Federal Resources

The following federal resources provide valuable information on the burgeoning role of the private sector in transportation infrastructure, specifically, in transit.

FHWA Guidebook

FHWA has published a guidebook, User Guidebook on Implementing Public-Private Partnerships for...

Report on the Debt Service Reserve Pilot Program

The Debt Service Reserve Pilot Program (DSRPP) was established under 49 U.S.C. 5323(d) by the Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act:  A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).

This report to Congress provides information on FTA's implementation of the...

Preventive Maintenance Requirements for Vehicles

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. A service provider (private contractor) is under contract to a grantee to provide maintenance on FTA-funded 15-passenger vans. Is the service provider required to follow the OEM preventive maintenance schedule, or can both parties agree in the contract to the PM...

Offsetting Payments of Supplier Invoices

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. A trucking company hauling lumber for us had an accident. A rate was negotiated for the lumber that was accepted. We have other outstanding invoices with this trucking company. Can we legally deduct from the agreed amount owed using the invoices? If not deduct, can we...

Contract Numbering System

Q. Where is information located on using PIIN identifiers or tracking numbers for acquisitions and contracts?

A. FTA has prescribed no numbering system for grantee third party contracts. The PIIN system was established to identify Federal contracts, and has no relevance to grantee contract...

Justifying Sole Source Procurements

Third Party ProcurementFrequently Asked QuestionsQ. What justification is needed to support a Sole Source procurement?

A. There are a number of circumstances within which it is recognized that a sole source procurement is necessary and reasonable. The FTA Circular 4220, Ch. VI, section 3.i...

Legal Services

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does 49 CFR part 18 apply to contracts for professional services if no federal funds are used to fund the contract? In contracts for professional services, which include the services of a lawyer, the State of Ohio does not require competitive procurements.

A. ...

508 Compliance

Creating Section 508 Compliant Documents and Presentations

All published documents (including graphics) must comply with and be accessible in accordance with current requirements/interpretation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended. All documentation must be approved by...

Popup Blocker Information

Many users have pop-up blockers running on there computers which block new windows from opening. Several links on the FTA website open documents and other websites in new windows which can cause issues if a popup blocker is installed on your computer. To be able to use the FTA site effectively,...

Web Publishing Schedule

Section 207(f)(2) of the E-Government Act of 2002 requires Federal agencies to develop an inventory of information to be published on their Web sites, establish a schedule for publishing information, post the schedules on the Web site, and make those schedules available for public comment....