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News Archive

  • January 9, 2018

     Data Monster Buses Tracking Spreadsheet, MOVTA, 2017

  • January 4, 2018

    The December 2017 issue of the FTA Drug & Alcohol Regulation Updates Newsletter

  • January 3, 2018

    December 29, 2017 letter from FTA Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams to Robert F. Mujica Jr., Director of the Budget, New York State, regarding the Hudson Tunnel project.

  • January 2, 2018

    Overview

    The final rule on Statewide and...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is it permissible for an offeror to lower its price for the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) without any basis for the change, other than trying to beat out the competition, or does the...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    In an RFP, for 5-year revenue contracting for advertising on busses, with expected revenue over the 5-year period of $6 million or more, is requesting a bid bond of $500,000...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to reject a bid because only one original was submitted when we requested two originals and one duplicate copy? Or can I request they submit the additional copies in order...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. What pre-award procurement certifications and assurances are required for a “small purchase”? Are the certifications and assurances described in FTA Circular 5010.1D...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. We awarded an A&E design contract for a new Greyhound Depot that would also include commercial space. Design and eventual construction would utilize FTA funding....

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Are there "Clean Air" standards that apply to the procurement of vehicles under FTA Guidelines?

    A. The "clean air" requirements for grantee contracts are...