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Disclosure of Litigation by Offeror

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe recently awarded an Engineering Services contract to a consultant who recently was involved in a large litigation. Was the Consultant required to disclose this information to us prior to selection or award?

Whether the Consultant was required to disclose its...

Funds 5340

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat restrictions apply to the expenditure of Section 5340 funds? Do they spend like Section 5307 funds because that is the original source of funding?

The Growing States and High Density States Formula Program (49 U.S.C. 5340) was established by SAFETEA-LU to apportion...

Operational Services Contract

Frequently Asked QuestionsI have been reading Appendix A.1 of the BPPM to determine which clauses apply to a fuel supply contract and could not locate a definition of an "operational services" contract. Is a fuel supply contract an operational services contract?

The term "operational...

Self-Assessment Guide for Procurement Procedures

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have been instructed to ensure that the items listed in circular 4220.1F, get in our procurement manual. I am unsure how to accomplish this as our procurement manual pertains to purchasing policies for all city departments and not just our transit division.

The FTA...

Compensable Delays

Frequently Asked QuestionsI have a contractor who is asking for additional funds, claiming a number of delays caused by our agency:Delayed in getting access to the area because of trouble with access badges.Could not work due to a misunderstanding of holiday hours. Showed up before the facility...

Service Contract Act Wages

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre Federal grantees required to apply the Service Contract Act Wage rates to contracts over $2,500 for services such as janitorial, maintenance, septic services, etc.

The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to contracts for certain services awarded directly by the...

Questions and Answers from the Passenger Ferry Grant Program Webinar

September 2, 2015

If a proposal includes multiple named partners and receives an award, can the project move forward as bid with the named partners or will the eligible recipient be required to formally procure the services following award?Can you rebrand existing infrastructure? Can...

Fiscal Year 2013 Tribal Transit Projects

StateProject SponsorProject DescriptionAmountAKMetlakatla Indian CommunityThe Metlakatla Indian Community will receive funding to create a comprehensive transit plan that will incorporate providing public transportation to education, employment, and health care, and will link tribal members and...