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News Archive

  • February 21, 2018

    The Transit Profiles: 2014 All Reporters is one of five profiles provided in the National Transit Database (NTD) Annual Report. This volume consists of individual profiles for all reporting agencies filing an NTD Annual Report for 2014. Profiles...

  • February 21, 2018

    The Annual National Transit Summaries and Trends (NTST) Report Appendix for 2013.

  • February 20, 2018

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that it is accepting applications for $73 million in grant funding for projects that can strengthen intercity passenger rail, support...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When making small purchases, with the threshold of $10,000, it is my understanding that the threshold applies to each purchase. Understanding that splitting purchases to stay under...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our agency is having a problem getting bids on a particular floor scrubber - it looks like we will only receive one. However, this floor scrubber is available on the State...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    With respect to third party contracts, is there any reason why a contracting entity would be precluded from establishing a small business set aside? The entity in question is not...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is there ONE place that I can go to find information on federal requirements and best practices for small construction projects (e.g. sidewalk construction under $5000)? If yes,...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If we have a brand of software currently in use and we are renewing the annual licensing agreement or maintenance contracts, do we need a sole source or sole brand justification to...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Clean Air Act Requirements: Are there “Clean Air” standards that apply to the procurement of vehicles under FTA Guidelines?

    The Clean Air requirements apply to all contracts...

  • February 19, 2018

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What requirements govern use of subcontractors in procurement?

    There are no requirements regarding subcontracting in the Best Practices Procurement Manual (BPPM) except those...