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Multi-Step Procurements

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. We plan to use a 2-step procurement process with the 2nd step being an RFP phase which will include pricing. We will first issue an RFQ and cut 10 contractors to 5 based on qualifications. Then those 5 will submit technical and price proposals and from that group we...

Modifying Contracts to Include FTA Clauses

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Is the City of Tucson allowed to amend an existing contract by requesting our current contractor to supply all the FTA required documents in order to process a request that is in line with the scope of that contract, or should the City contract these services out...

Micropurchases

Frequently Asked QuestionsHas FTA incorporated and flowed down to its regional offices the instructions as outlined by OMB in OM-18-18 dated June 20, 2018, increasing the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds?

On June 20, 2018, OMB issued memorandum OM-18-18, “Implementing...

Locating FTA Documents

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere do I go to look at the requirements and needs of a land appraisal to turn in to FTA for review?

The BPPM discusses real estate contracts generally in section 1.3.3.4.

FTA Circular 5010.1C – Grants Management, Chapter II-2, paragraph 3, deals with appraisals....

VTCLI Applicant Webinar

Veterans Transportation &Community Living InitiativeAPPLICANT WEBINAR2:00-4:00 p.m. EasternMarch 6, 2012

VTCLI Instructions

PROGRAM APPLICATION INSTRUCTION/OPPORTUNITY SYNOPSISSection 5309 Discretionary Bus and Bus Facilities Program and Section 5312 National Research Program Funds

ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of FTA Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities Program and Section 5312 National Research...

Local vs. Federal Funds

Frequently Asked QuestionsOur City advertised a solicitation for transit management services that contained FTA required clauses and requirements. We subsequently awarded the contract with all required FTA clauses. We later learned that FTA funds have never, and probably will never be used to fund...

Listing of Transit Agencies

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. We are a small consulting firm interested in providing cost savings opportunities to city transit bus operations throughout the country. We need to construct a database of names of the procurement officers and their relevant department, city, address, phone, fax, email...