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• Identifying when the Grantees actual and stated needs are in conflict;<br />
• Assuring timely intervention when there are indications that the vehicle will not satisfy the<br />
Grantee’s actual needs;<br />
• Defining limits to PMOC and <strong>FTA</strong> intervention, and the reporting protocols to be adopted;<br />
4.0 REFERENCES<br />
The references provided below are not intended to be a comprehensive guide to all that governs the<br />
procurement of rolling stock, but are a minimum reading, for PMOC’s engaged in the oversight of vehicle<br />
procurements, to understand and act on.<br />
4.1 Regulations<br />
This section addresses only <strong>Federal</strong> rules and regulations governing the procurement of rolling stock.<br />
Only the regulations most pertinent to rolling stock procurement are identified, while general regulations<br />
(such as regulations governing Interstate Commerce) are not addressed. Procurement Regulations directed<br />
at <strong>Transit</strong> are reviewed where they apply to rolling stock procurement. State regulations are not addressed<br />
in this <strong>Oversight</strong> Procedure.<br />
4.1.1 Procurement Regulations<br />
• <strong>FTA</strong> C4220-1F. US DOT, <strong>Federal</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Administration</strong>. Third Party Contracting<br />
Requirements. Circular governing procurement practices allowable under <strong>Federal</strong> Regulation<br />
for sub-contracting by <strong>Federal</strong> Grantees. This circular summarizes the impact of <strong>Federal</strong><br />
<strong>Transit</strong> Laws, Acquisition Laws, Common Grant Rules, Executive Orders, and SAFETEA-LU<br />
on third party grantees. The Laws, Regulations, and executive orders referenced in the circular<br />
are not duplicated here.<br />
• <strong>Federal</strong> Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is used by the <strong>Federal</strong> Government in its own<br />
procurements. It provides a window into the most current thinking in <strong>Federal</strong> Procurement,<br />
and as such, can be used to supplement direction provided in the <strong>FTA</strong> circular.<br />
4.1.2 Required Clauses in <strong>FTA</strong> Grantee RFPs<br />
The PMOC shall verify the required clauses are in any contract for transit vehicles that use <strong>Federal</strong> funds.<br />
The required clauses can be found in the <strong>FTA</strong>’s Best Practices Procurement Manual (BPPM). See<br />
references to access this document.<br />
4.2 Essential Reference Documents<br />
Though there are many documents and papers in the literature, the <strong>FTA</strong> Best Practices Procurement<br />
Manual (BPPM) provides a comprehensive guide to those charged with oversight of any <strong>Transit</strong><br />
Procurement. The manual can be downloaded at:<br />
http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/thirdpartyprocurement/grants_financing_6037.html<br />
The Best Procurement Practices Manual is a comprehensive guide to grantees’ procurement officers in<br />
assuring compliance with <strong>Federal</strong> Requirements in procurement. It covers all aspects of procurement<br />
OP26B Bus and Rail Vehicle Technical Review<br />
Revision 0, June 2008<br />
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