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News Archive

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    For an FTA funded construction contract, may we insert a clause in our contract provisions regarding a penalty for completing the project late and a reward for delivering the...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. The City has a contract for Public Participation services, as needed and if needed; and individual projects may vary. Our independent cost estimate was based on...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the FTA's definition of liquidated damages?

    FTA has not published a definition of liquidated damages, but the definition that is included in the glossary of terms...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. 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...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. 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...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We are preparing to send out an IFB seeking a General Contractor for the renovation of an historic building into an intermodal transportation center. The project has a $6.5 million...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is there a preferable organizational structure for the procurement function from an independence or authority standpoint?

    The FTA policy relating to how grantees are...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where do I find the FTA definition of "Incurred cost"?  The Texas Department of Transportation believes Incurred Cost to be " a transit agency must pay all costs for goods or...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the FTA’s “piggybacking” regulations?

    FTA encourages grantees to enter into State and local agreements for the procurement of common goods and services in order to...

  • December 28, 2017

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do owners normally prequalify bidders prior to issuance of bid documentation or is this process conducted once the bid documentation is issued after a call/invitation for bids but...