Implementing the "New" Section 5310 Program, September 2013
FTA Regional WebinarSeptember 2013
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Contract Close-Out
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Is there a time limit that a contractor has to submit an invoice for work performed? We have a 5-year contract for professional services and recently received an invoice for work that was performed two years ago.A. There is no Federally-mandated time limit if the...
SAFETEA-LU Authorization Fact Sheet: Metropolitan & Statewide Planning Programs
PurposeTo provide planning funds for Metropolitan Planning Organizations and State Departments of Transportation for Metropolitan Planning required under Section 5303 and Statewide Planning required under Section 5305.
Contract Award Announcements
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does publishing the funding source, grant numbers, and percentage of total costs represented by Federal funds, in our solicitation for bids advertisements for federally-funded construction contracts, fulfill the requirement for Contract Award Announcement, or do we need...Conflict of Interest
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Our City has a Transportation Department that is responsible for FTA-funded projects. The City has a Facilities Management Department that oversees/is responsible for the progression of capital projects. I am with the City's Procurement Department. As per FTA...Confidentiality of Proposals
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Where is it written that proposals are required to be kept confidential?A. The FTA Procurement Circular 4220.1F is silent on the subject of confidentiality of proposal information. State laws similar to the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may address the...
Conducting Negotiations After Rejecting Bids
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Can we reserve the right to not accept the lowest responsible/responsive bid and instead negotiate a lower price with that entity? I have found no express prohibition in Circular 4220.1F; however, the "experts" here are of two minds on the issue: One side argues that to...Clean Air Requirements
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Are there "Clean Air" standards that apply to the procurement of vehicles under FTA Guidelines?A. The "clean air" requirements for grantee contracts are discussed in the Best Practices Procurement Manual (BPPM), Appendix A, Clause No. A.7, "Clean Air Act and Federal...
CM At-Risk
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. A local agency has an RFP out for a CM At-risk Project, which is very similar to a design-build project in that it requires a team composed of an AE and General contractor. The RFP caps the overhead rate at 2.4. Is that legal under FTA circular 4220.1E? Please refer to...Civil Rights Requirements
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. FTA previously had a circular that dealt with the employment requirements for third party contractors as it related to work hours for minorities and females. What is the circular number and where can a copy be obtained?A. The Circular you referenced is the Equal...