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Third Party Contracting Guidance

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Third-Party-Contracting-Guidance-(Circular-4220.1G).pdf (783.45 KB)

This document governs how FTA grant recipients award and administer contracts to third-party subcontractors or vendors. The circular, updated in 2025, reflects statutory and regulatory changes and provides additional non-binding guidance.

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Effective Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Issued Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
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