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From page 61... ... TCRP LRD 59 61 Illinois, and Washington are examples of states that allow certain cities to regulate TNCs locally.546 In addition, some states reserve limited power to cities and airports. For example, the CPUC oversees statewide policies for TNCs, and has been engaged in a rulemaking process since 2012 to refine regulations for these companies.547 In addition to the state regulations in California, there are local business registration requirements and airport permit requirements in certain cities and counties.548 XI. Read the entire page →
From page 62... ... 62 TCRP LRD 59 ate to test new and unproven technologies, and agencies may need flexibility to negotiate a contract directly if the product is unique and there is little competition on the market. For example, in New York state, a transit authority may declare that competitive bidding is inappropriate, including when "the authority wishes to experiment with or test a new product or technology or evaluate the service or reliability of a new source for a particular product or component[.] Read the entire page →
From page 63... ... TCRP LRD 59 63 and thus the ability to support the IT product then becomes an essential aspect of a successful procurement." Transit agencies may wish to include a "Changes Clause" in contracts. Language of the clause may differ depending upon the nature of the contract and the end-item being procured; however, these clauses are all intended to give the agency flexibility to unilaterally order changes in the work, which may be necessary due to advances in technology or changes in the recipient's requirements. Read the entire page →
From page 64... ... 64 TCRP LRD 59 5. Buy America In a series of statutes, Congress has required that federally funded highway, public transportation, and intercity passenger rail projects use goods manufactured in the U.S. The Buy American Act, 41 U.S.C. Read the entire page →

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... TCRP LRD 59 61 Illinois, and Washington are examples of states that allow certain cities to regulate TNCs locally.546 In addition, some states reserve limited power to cities and airports. For example, the CPUC oversees statewide policies for TNCs, and has been engaged in a rulemaking process since 2012 to refine regulations for these companies.547 In addition to the state regulations in California, there are local business registration requirements and airport permit requirements in certain cities and counties.548 XI.

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... 62 TCRP LRD 59 ate to test new and unproven technologies, and agencies may need flexibility to negotiate a contract directly if the product is unique and there is little competition on the market. For example, in New York state, a transit authority may declare that competitive bidding is inappropriate, including when "the authority wishes to experiment with or test a new product or technology or evaluate the service or reliability of a new source for a particular product or component[.]

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... TCRP LRD 59 63 and thus the ability to support the IT product then becomes an essential aspect of a successful procurement." Transit agencies may wish to include a "Changes Clause" in contracts. Language of the clause may differ depending upon the nature of the contract and the end-item being procured; however, these clauses are all intended to give the agency flexibility to unilaterally order changes in the work, which may be necessary due to advances in technology or changes in the recipient's requirements.

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... 64 TCRP LRD 59 5. Buy America In a series of statutes, Congress has required that federally funded highway, public transportation, and intercity passenger rail projects use goods manufactured in the U.S. The Buy American Act, 41 U.S.C.

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