Policy, requirements, and resources

The following is a list of documents and useful websites helpful for those using federal and state funds to procure goods and services.

1. The State Management Plan is a document that describes PTN’s policies and procedures for administration of the state-managed portions of FTA’s Section 5310, 5311, and 5339 programs.
   • State Management Plan
2. Federal Transit Administration resources regarding third-party procurements for projects receiving FTA funds, including:
   • 4220F FTA 3rd Party Contracting Guidance
   • FTA Best Practices Procurement & Lessons Learned Manual
   • Buy America Handbook
   • Third Party FAQ Procurement Page
3. Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules that govern contracting and procurement:
   • Rule 43 §31.43 Contracting Requirements
   • Rule 43 §31.44 Procurement Requirements