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<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Attachment # = 1<o:p></o:p></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p>&nbsp;</= o:p></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>First:</b><sp= an style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>T= he following Questions and Answers are hereby incorporated in the above stated Solicitation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>QUES=

TIONS

AND ANSWERS FOR RFP DTFT60-09-R-00012<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>1)<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span= ><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;</span>Per page 40, &quot;the partner must= have a bachelor&#8217;s degree and 10 to 12 years of transit industry experience&quot;.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Can we subs= titute professional certifications, advanced degrees and other complex industry experience for years of Transit experience?<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>For example, a CPA and/or MBA can successfully perform FMO work at the Partner level with three years of tran= sit experience plus other complex engagement experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answ= er:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>No.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes= '>&nbsp;

</span>All offers will be evaluated against the criteria as stated in the R= FP.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p= >&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>2) <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Ques= tion: </b>Are the estimated hours based on the entire project, regardless of the number of successful Offorors, and therefore, should the price proposal reflect total estimated project hours.<b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:= p></b></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answ= er:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Yes, price proposals should reflect total estimated project hours. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>3) <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Ques= tion: </b>Why are most of the hours allocated to the Senior Managers and Transit Financial Analysts? <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answ= er:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The Senior Manager and transit fin= ancial Analyst will be involved in all FMO review types.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Hours will vary based = on type of review assigned.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:non= e'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-tab-count:6'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs= p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs= p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs= p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs= p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>4) <b style=3D'mso-bi= di-font-weight:

normal'>Question: </b>Our price proposal will include an estimated blended rate; however, may actual rates be billed based on range of experience/compensation?<span style=3D'mso-tab-count:2'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs= p; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: No, all billable hourly rates will refle= ct the final rates as negotiated and contained in Section B of the contract award.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>No other billable rate= s will be accepted.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span><= /p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>5. <b style=3D'mso-bi= di-font-weight:

normal'>Question: </b>How do we access previous contractors' performance evaluations, as mentioned on page 21 - Section F.2 Part B (which is current= ly on a secure website)?<br> <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Answer: There is no such reference= .<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><br>

6. <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>If the performance evaluations are not publicly distributed; then, may we obtain a summarized version, without contractors' names being exposed?<br> <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>No, you are only entitled to review evaluations of your companies performance.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><br>

7. <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>What has been the average number of staff&nbsp;per labor category?<br> <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The number of staff per labor cate= gory depends on the staff expertise, number and type of FMO reviews assigned.<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Years of experience in= the transit industry plays a major role in staff assignment.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>For a full scope revie= w, an average of<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>1 per category wit= h 2-4 staff accounting during testing phase.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbs= p;

</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><br> 8.&nbsp; <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>What was th= e past average budget per performance year?<br> <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Answer: $900,000.00<o:p></o:p></b>= </span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><br> 9.&nbsp; <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>What is the submittal date (May 8 or May 9)?<br> <b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Answer: See question # 38<o:p></o:= p></b></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><br> 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>Which option must be used for the delivery of an offer (electronic or express mai= l.

or both)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: The only option that must be used is the e-mail option.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The other opti= ons give all offerors choices for delivery methods.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>11. Question:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&n= bsp;

</span></span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>The government issued th= is RFQ (4/09/09 but incorrectly dated on SF 33 as 05/09/09) on the start of the ma= jor Jewish holiday of Passover, and immediately preceding the major Christian holidays of Good Friday and Easter.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in= '><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>The government set the deadline for questio= ns as 04/14/09.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Out of respect= for respondents of those faiths whose practice forbids work on these days, will the government please extend the deadline for questions to allow a more thorough review of the solicitation?<b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-wei= ght:

normal'> </b><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-w= eight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: With all due respect only Federal holidays are recognized for this type of extension.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D2 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in= '><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Section L.4, (iii) Volume III &#8211; Past = Performance, number (6) indicates that all past performance questionnaires are requ= ired to be delivered to FTA by 20 April 2009. <br> Many of the individuals required to complete these questionnaires have taken leave related to these holidays/spring break for school systems where their children are enrolled.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nb= sp;

</span>These references are done as a courtesy for the offeror and the short deadline does not offer an appropriate amount of consideration to these individuals of their time and duties.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Will the government reconside= r this deadline, moving it to May 08, 2009 (the date offeror&#8217;s response= are due), to allow us to give our references more time to complete these forms?<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-w= eight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: The timeline shall be exte= nded from 20 April 2009 to 12 May 2009, 4:00PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in'><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D3 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in= '><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Search results conducted on the FTA&#8217;s website using its search function did not result in a link to the FMO Resource Manual.<br> Can the government please provide a specific web address?<o:p></o:p></= span></li> </ol>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-indent:.5in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-w= eight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The FMO Resource Manual is an in-h= ouse document only.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Document will = be provided upon contract award.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.25in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-= weight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>12.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes= '>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>The government indicates that the labor category of &#8220;Manager&#8221; is considered key personnel (See page 33).<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span><o:p= ></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><span style=3D'font-size:10= .0pt'>a.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Attachment J-1 does not describe t= he Manager&#8217;s role or qualifications.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nb= sp;

</span>Can the government please clarify?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;</span><s= pan style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;= &nbsp;&nbsp;

</span>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The labor cate= gories of Manager and Technical Expert have been removed form this requirement.<o:= p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list= :l4 level1 lfo2;

tab-stops:list .75in'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'= ><span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&n= bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;</span>The government&#8217;s labor hour estimates in Section B do not include<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><span style=3D'font-size:10= .0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;</span>hours for the Manager.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Can the government please clarify?= <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;= &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

</span>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>See Question a= nd Answer to # 12a above.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>13.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Section 1.6.2 of the SOW indicates that the tasks orders will be fixed price. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>a. <= /span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Can the government provide a range of the value = of task orders issued recently (e.g., 2007 and 2008), as well as the number of task orders issued during those periods?<b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:no= rmal'> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>The range of the value of task orders is $100,000.00 to $500,000.00,= and the number of task orders range from one (1) to four (4) per year. <o:p></o= :p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>14.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Can the govern= ment provide a median and mean task order size?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Cannot answer, not enough relevant information.<o:p></o:p></span></b= ></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in'><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>15.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>The government&#8217;s numbering scheme in the statement of work skips from 1.6= .4 to 1.6.11.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Is there informati= on missing from this solicitation?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: The numbering scheme is in error.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>No information is missing.</span><= /b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>16.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Comment: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Section 1.6.11 requires the contractor to designate a &#8220;contract manager.&#8221;<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>We infer that this requirement is = for the government to have a point of contact for contractual matters related to the umbrella contract, not for performance of activities under task orders.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D17 type=3D1> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Does the government intend this person to = act as project manager for task order as well? <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-= weight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: This varies by firm.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The Principle usually designates t= he point of contact for the contract that will work directly with the COTR.<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The point of contact will handle a= ll issues relating to the contract.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>It = is then their responsibility to assure that the appropriate person in their organization provides the information to him/her to respond to the COTR.<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Normally, this is the Senior Manager.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></= b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in'><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D17 type=3D1> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D2 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Will the government permit project managem= ent of task orders to be conducted by individuals other than the &#8220;cont= ract manager?&#8221;<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-= weight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Yes, but the government reserves t= he right to go direct to the Principle should it be necessary.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>17.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>The government&#8217;s proposal instructions at L.3, number 1 indicates a six volume response is required, but only identifies 5 volumes (numbered I, II, III, IV, and V) while L.3, number 2 indicates a five volume response (numbe= red I, II, III, V, and VI).<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Can t= he government please clarify section L.3?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Only five Volumes (I, II, III, IV, &amp; V) are required in this sec= tion.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>This ambiguity shall be corrected = in amendment 0002 to the Solicitation.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp; </sp= an></span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>18.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Section L.3, N= umber 2.c. indicates that the Past Performance volume is limited to 6 pages total= at two pages per reference. Section L.4, (iii) Volume III &#8211; Past Perform= ance indicates that a list of all government and commercial contracts the offeror has performed work on in the last 3 years related to this engagement is required.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Does the government intend that this list count toward the 6 page limit?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: Yes, this list counts toward the 6 page limit.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>In addition, the RFP s= tates &#8220;</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:n= ormal'>The total page count of the Offeror&#8217;s Past Performance is limited to six = (6) pages<u> (not to exceed two (2) pages per reference).</u><o:p></o:p></b></s= pan></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>19.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:n= ormal'>Question:

</b>On page 50, paragraph c, the total number of pages for the experience proposal is fifty in words but 25 in numbers, please confirm expectations on this item.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: The Expectation is Twenty Five pages.<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>This error will be corrected in amendment 0002 to the Solicitation.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0= pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>20.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>On page 50 in the ta= ble you identify that for the price proposal one hardcopy, one CD and One Email copy is required, however on Page 54 it requests an original and 3 copies, please clarify expectations<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer: Offerors are to submit price proposals in accordance with the table on page 50 of the RFP.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Page 54 of the RFP will be amended= to reflect &#8220;</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Original hardcop= y + one CD copies + one electronic/e-mail copy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>21.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>&= nbsp;&nbsp;

<b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Question: </b>Please confirm for C=

AP

reviews as described on Page 14/15 that in the event the contractor did not perform the Full or follow up review for the grantee that any and all repor= ts prepared by other contractors on that grantee will be made available for the purpose of evaluating risk and approach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Yes.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>It is the contrac= tors&#8217;

responsibility to ascertain this information during the FTA Regional Office desk review or through the use of other FTA electronic media as applicable.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span></span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>22.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>After reading = the Statement of Work for DTFT60-09-R-00012, we are not sure whether the Prime = must be a CPA firm or not.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>In sect= ion

1.4.1.2 it is stated that, &#8220;The contractor&#8217;s Partner/Principal, Senior Manager, Technical Expert and the person who signs the report must b= e CPAs in good standing with licensing requirement.&#8221;<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>However, in the Note at the end of section 1.4.1.3 it states that, &#8220;Offorors do not have to be a CPA fir= m, but all Prime awardees are required to have dedicated full-time CPA (s), FMO program manager, and transit financial analysts (s) on its staff to support= the FMO program efforts.&#8221;<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>P= lease clarify.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weig= ht:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&n= bsp;

</span>The prime contractor must be a CPA firm.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The prime contractor must have 51% ownership and be in the practice of public accounting and in good standing = with AICPA and their State Accountancy Board.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&n= bsp;

</span>Please disregard the statement under 1.4.1.3.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span></span></b><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0p= t'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-30.0pt;tab-st= ops:

0in 30.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-si= ze:10.0pt'>23.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Similarly, Attachment #J1, Personnel Requirement= s, provides job<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-30.0pt;tab-st= ops:

0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>descriptions for several key positions that are discussed in section 1.4.1.2, but none of<o:p></o:p></sp= an></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-30.0pt;tab-st= ops:

0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>them state that a CPA is required.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>Please clarify. <o:= p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-30.0pt;tab-st= ops:

0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weig= ht:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answer:<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>This requirement is outlined in Part I &#8211; General information.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The following statement will be ad= ded to the &#8220;Personnel Requirements&#8221; list under Attachment #J1 to clari= fy: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weig= ht:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0p= t'>&#8220;The prime contractor must be a CPA firm with 51% ownership and be in the practi= ce of public accounting and in good standing with AICPA and their State Accountancy Board.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-30.0pt;tab-st= ops:

0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-30.0pt;tab-st= ops:

0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weig= ht:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>24.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>NAICS code 541= 611, the acquisition number for DTFT60-09-R-00012 as stated in section K.1 FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2006), is fairly br= oad as it encompasses:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Administrat= ive management consulting services <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list= :l1 level1 lfo4;

tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Business management consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list= :l1 level1 lfo4;

tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Business st= art-up consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list= :l1 level1 lfo4;

tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Financial management consulting (except investment advice) services<o:p></o:p></span>= </p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list= :l1 level1 lfo4;

tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>General management consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list= :l1 level1 lfo4;

tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Medical off= ice management consulting services or consultants<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Records management consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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tab-stops:list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-= size:

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Reorganizat= ional consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Site select= ion consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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tab-stops:0in list .25in left 30.0pt'><![if !supportLists]><span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;

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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Strategic planning consulting services<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;tab-stops:0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>If a CPA firm is required to be the Prime, please clarify the assignment of NAICS code 541611.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;tab-stops:0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:30.0pt;tab-stops:0in 30.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>The = CPA firm is required to the Prime, therefore the Government will change the NAICS co= de from 541611 to 541211.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span>The Solicitation Amendment 0001 will incorporate this change.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp; </span></span></b><b style=3D'mso-bidi-fo= nt-weight:

normal'><span style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'tab-stops:0in 30.0pt'><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>25.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>&nbsp;

</span>Question: </span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Are firms that= did not respond to the March 13, 2009 &#8220;Sources Sought&#8221; posting still eligible to bid DTFT60-09-R-00012?<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:-6.0pt;tab-stops:0in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Answ= er: Yes.</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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