Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Procurement

The City of Sugar Land Purchasing Department will use the COSL Guidelines for FTA Procurement and the COSL Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program when completing any and all procurements for the Engineering Department utilizing FTA funds.

At a minimum, each recipient and subrecipient must comply with applicable Federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to:

  • Federal Transit Law at Title 49, United States Code, Chapter 53;
  • FTA regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 601-699;
  • U.S. DOT regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 1-99;
  • and other Federal laws and regulations that contain requirements applicable to FTA recipients and FTA funded procurements.

FTA procurement guidelines were established to ensure that federal funds are properly utilized and to set standards for fair and open competition so that all vendors capable of providing a good or service are given ample opportunity to compete for a contract.

Bus Stop Bike Rack

CheckMarkAccessibility to transit, particularly for people using active travel modes like walking, bicycling, and rolling, is crucial to the overall success of transit systems. FTA provides flexible funding for transit access such as sidewalks, trails, bus stop amenities, secured bicycle parking, enhanced lighting, and other projects to enhance safety. The City of Sugar Land has two upcoming trail projects that will be primarily funded by this program because of their proximity to the two Fort Bend Transit Park & Ride locations in Sugar Land.