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Availability of FTA Grants for Private Business

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are in a very small town; not a city. I charge a reduced rate to the elderly. There are a lot of things needed to make my business a success. I'm lacking the money to invest. Is there any grant for women like me in transportation?

Except in rare instances, in which...

Real Estate Appraisals

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there specific FTA language that must be incorporated into contracts for independent appraisal services? If so, where can this language be found?

FTA regards the procurement of real estate appraisal services as one that is subject to the requirements of FTA Circular...

Representations and Certifications

Frequently Asked QuestionsA vendor neglected to submit a required certification when responding to a Request for Proposal. If it is a RFP must you automatically declare them non-responsive or can you request said certification since it is an RFP and communication is allowed.

If the certification...

DOT Carrier Licenses

Frequently Asked QuestionsI am trying to learn if a particular limousine service has a DOT number. The letterhead of the proprietor lists locations of both Woonsocket, RI, and Norwood, MA.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advises that you call their regional office in Cambridge, MA...

Federal Per Diem Rates

Frequently Asked QuestionsMy company is an engineering consulting firm that has contracts with FTA. I am looking for the current FTA per diem rates that my company should use when our employees travel in connection with work on our FTA contracts.

Federal Government approved per diem rates may be...

Federal Vehicle Emission Standards

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen a transit agency is initiating a new vehicle Request for Proposals in 2007, are diesel vehicle engines required to meet the 2007 Federal Emission Standards? Is there any waiver or certification process for the manufacturer that would allow 2006 engines to be bid and...

Excluded Parties List

Frequently Asked QuestionsI can't find the location of the Federal debarred contractors list. Are procurement officers required to check the listing each time a contract is being awarded?

A grantee is required to ensure that no party listed on the Federal Government's Excluded Parties List is...

Capitalization of Maintenance Costs

Frequently Asked QuestionsOur question specifically relates to eligible maintenance costs under a service contract, including both facility and vehicle maintenance. The grantee owns the facilities from which the contractor operates. The facilities were constructed with 80 percent FTA funds....