This topic guide provides resources on compliance with federal procurement regulations, training and templates on procurement topics and access to the National RTAP ProcurementPRO 2.0 Web App. Also see the procurement sections in our Transit Manager's Toolkit.
Circular 4220.1F, Third Party Contracting Guidance Comprehensive Review Guide, Section 8, Procurement Best Practices Procurement and Lessons Learned Manual Buy America Web Page Contract Files Frequently Asked Questions Guide for Procurement System Reviews Joint Procurement Clearinghouse Master Agreement Piggybacking Frequently Asked Questions Procurement Online Tools and Resources Third Party Procurement FAQs
Cost Analysis Worksheet How to Buy a Vehicle Training Module Independent Cost Estimate Worksheet Price Analysis Worksheet ProcurementPRO 2.0 Web App and Demo Webinar Transit Manager's Toolkit: Procurement 101 page and Procurement - Beyond 101 page Vehicle Procurement Technical Brief
APTA's Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines APTA's The Process of Transit Procurement APTA's Transit Procurement: A Guide for Transit Board Members Government Fleet's Overcoming the Hurdles of Fleet Procurement, 2019 OMB's Memorandum M-18-18, Implementing Statutory Changes to the Micro-Purchase and the Simplified Acquisition Thresholds for Financial Assistance OMB's Super Circular 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
NTI's Overview of Transit Procurement for Senior Leadership Course NTI's Procurement for Small and Medium Transit Systems Course NTI's Procurement Series I - Orientation to Transit Procurement Course (National Transit Institute also offers Procurement Series II to IV courses)
NTI's Implementing Rural Transit Technology Course
NTI's Bus Procurement Workshop
Note that these reflect state-specific requirements. Iowa DOT's Office of Public Transit Procurement Web Page Texas DOT's Transit Vehicle Procurement Web Page Wisconsin DOT's Procurement and Contract Administration Manual for the Acquisition of Goods and Services Under Federal Transit Administration Grant Programs Wisconsin DOT's Invitation for Bid (IFB) Procurement Toolkit Wisconsin DOT's Request for Proposals (RFP) Procurement Toolkit
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