FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CLAUSES Clause Samples

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CLAUSES. Fly America Requirements – Applicability – all contracts involving transportation of persons or property, by air between the U.S. and/or places outside the U.S. These requirements do not apply to micro purchases ($10,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000). Consultant shall comply with 49 USC 40118 (the “Fly America” Act) in accordance with General Services Administration regulations 41 CFR 30110, stating that recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds and their consultants are required to use US Flag air carriers for US Government-financed international air travel and transportation of their personal effects or property, to the extent such service is available, unless travel by foreign air carrier is a matter of necessity, as defined by the Fly America Act. Consultant shall submit, if a foreign air carrier was used, an appropriate certification or memorandum adequately explaining why service by a US flag air carrier was not available or why it was necessary to use a foreign air carrier and shall, in any event, provide a certificate of compliance with the Fly America requirements. Consultant shall include the requirements of this section in all subcontracts that may involve international air transportation. Energy Conservation – Applicability – All Contracts except micro purchases ($10,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) Consultant shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, stated in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy & Conservation Act. Clean Water – Applicability – All Contracts and Subcontracts over $250,000. Consultant shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251 et seq. Consultant shall report each violation to the recipient and understands and agrees that the recipient shall, in turn, report each violation as required to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Consultant shall include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $250,000 financed in whole or in part with FTA assistance. Lobbying – Applicability – Construction/Architectural and Engineering/Acquisition of Rolling Stock/Professional Service Contract/Operational Service Contract/Turnkey contracts over