Which FTA certifications must be included in Professional Architectural & Engineering Services Contracts that will be utilizing FTA funds?
A. Certifications required by Federal regulations are discussed in the Best Practices Procurement Manual (BPPM), Section 4.3.3.2* – Federally Required Submissions with Offers. You will note that the certifications are required only for contracts expected to exceed $100,000, and there are no specific certifications for professional A&E services contracts. ____________ * BPPM, Section 4.3.3.2. Q. Appendix A-1 of the Best Practices Procurement Manual indicates that the “Lobbying requirements apply to Construction/Architectural and Engineering/Acquisition of Rolling Stock/Professional Service Contract/Operational Service Contract/Turnkey contracts.” This implies that there are certain types of contracts, for instance the procurement of equipment, materials, or other goods, to which the Lobbying requirements do not apply, even if the contract is for more than $100,000. What is the source of the limiting language in the BPPM’s Appendix e? A. The Best Practices Procurement Manual (BPPM) discu
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