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EPA Certification

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the level of EPA certification required for a diesel engine in a transit/commuter/diesel multiple unit application?

The Environmental Protection Administration oversees all diesel engine emissions standards and related issues, including engines used in railroad...

Engine Emission Standards

Frequently Asked QuestionsI am looking for the engine emission levels for buses to be built in 2005. We are putting together a spec for bid and I need to be sure that the engines offered will meet the spec for what would be considered an ULEV diesel engine on low sulfur fuel.

We suggest you...

Electronic Commerce

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA's) guidance on electronic commerce?

FTA Circular 4220.1F authorizes grantees to use a well-structured Electronic Commerce system to conduct third party procurements.  The circular defines electronic commerce as “...

Economic Price Adjustment Clause

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there a clause to be used by contractors referred to as a cost escalator, to factor in materials increases during the term of the contract? If so, where could I find the standard verbiage and/or guidelines?

You may want to refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulations...

Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Documenting Small Purchases or Micro Purchases

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat documentation is needed to support a Small Purchase? A Micro Purchase?

A useful standard for documentation of small purchases is found in the answer to the question; “How much would satisfy a third party (an auditor) that you have complied with your agency’s...

VA Veterans Transportation Service

The Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) is a new program of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Central Business Office.  VTS seeks to provide transportation services to VA Medical Centers as well as technology and mobility management training to Medical Center staff that enable...

2012 VTCLI Awards

The following projects were selected for funding under the Fiscal Year 2012 Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative discretionary grant opportunity.

NOTE: Projects designated with a D2012-BUSP number are funded with Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities Capital funds,...

2011 VTCLI Awards

The following projects were selected for funding under the Fiscal Year 2011 Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative discretionary grant opportunity.

StateProject IDRecipientProject DescriptionAllocationAKD2011-BUSP-138Municipality of AnchorageCreation of mobile smartphone...

VTCLI – Grantee Resources

This page contains resources for selected grantees under the Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI). Communities that are interested in addressing mobility challenges of veterans, service members, and their families, but are not recipients of VTCLI grants should visit...