Decades of Expertise in FTA Compliance
Transit Vehicle Source is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering rural and small urban transit agencies and tribal transit funding recipients in the Western U.S. With many years of experience in FTA compliance, vehicle specification writing, and transit service, our team provides support to streamline the vehicle procurement process.
Section 3019 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Public Law 114-94, permits FTA grantees to purchasing rolling stock (transit vehicles) and related equipment from cooperative procurement contracts entered into by an eligible nonprofit entity.
FTA put out a request for expression of interest in participating in a pilot program for nonprofit procurements in 2017 and 2020. TVS is following that pilot program model but given the variation in state procurement laws and procedures, we have focused our pilot project to a group of states with common FTA oversight.
We are working with state procurement officials in Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota, as well as numerous direct tribal transit recipients in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico to ensure our procurements meet applicable procurement requirements in advance of solicitation.
Our nonprofit not only provides purchasing power for FTA recipients but ensures federal and state compliance in using FTA dollars for transit vehicle and associated equipment purchases. Our staff completes all the necessary inspections and audits to ensure federal compliance in pre-award and post-delivery activities.
We also pride ourselves in our record keeping and file management, allowing our purchasers to have access to a public audit trail that documents each stage of the procurement, contract management, and purchase process.
Vendor Membership Structure
Our nonprofit service is supported by vehicle vendor members who contribute through associated dues. In return for their investment, these members gain access to regionally compliant contracts aligned with FTA regulations. This mutually beneficial arrangement fosters collaboration and ensures that vendors can effectively engage with transit agencies while supporting their compliance efforts. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in obtaining the right transit vehicles for your needs.
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If you're a rural or small urban transit agency in need of compliant and efficient vehicle procurement solutions, Transit Vehicle Source is here to help. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in navigating the vehicle purchasing process.