Federal Transit Administration

Contract No. 47QRAA23D004Y | Task Order No. 69319524F00008N

STGS delivers critical transportation engineering and technical expertise to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an agency that plays a vital role in supporting and improving public transit systems across the United States. We work directly with FTA Region IV, specifically their Puerto Rico Satellite Office, providing essential support for the administration and oversight of federal transit programs.

Challenges:

The FTA required a reliable and knowledgeable partner to provide onsite technical assistance and project management expertise in Puerto Rico. This involved:

• Providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the grant lifecycle, from pre-award to post-award phases.
• Ensuring the accuracy and compliance of grant applications with complex FTA regulations.
• Conducting thorough reviews of recipient capabilities and project management processes.
• Supporting FTA in monitoring recipient activities and ensuring adherence to federal requirements.

Solutions and Results: Delivering Expertise and Ensuring Compliance

Our team provided dedicated transportation engineering and specialist services, achieving the following key results and delivering significant value:

• Enhanced Grant Management: We provided expert guidance and assistance with grants management, streamlining the process for FTA and recipients. This support ensured that projects were implemented efficiently, effectively, safely, and in a dependable manner.
• Ensured Regulatory Compliance: We conducted detailed technical reviews of grant applications, ensuring full compliance with FTA program requirements and eligibility criteria. This minimized errors and delays, facilitating the smooth flow of federal funds to critical transit projects.
• Improved Project Oversight: We assisted in project management and oversight activities, including meticulous contract and invoice reviews, and thorough review of supporting documentation. This ensured adherence to grant terms and protected taxpayer investments.
• Strengthened Recipient Capacity: We performed in-depth reviews of recipient technical capacity and capability, providing valuable insights to the FTA and helping to ensure that recipients had the necessary resources and expertise to successfully deliver transit projects.
• Supported FTA Objectives: We supported FTA in ensuring that recipients understood and complied with FTA’s programs, objectives, policies, and requirements. This promoted accountability and maximized the effectiveness of federal transit investments.

Value Delivered: Advancing Public Transit in Puerto Rico

Our services provided substantial value to the FTA Region IV Puerto Rico Satellite Office by:

• Facilitating Effective Grant Administration: Our expertise ensured the efficient and effective administration of federal grants, enabling the FTA to support vital public transit projects in Puerto Rico.
• Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Compliance: Our rigorous review processes helped to mitigate risks, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and protect taxpayer funds.
• Enhancing Project Success: By providing technical assistance and project management support, we contributed to the successful planning, development, and implementation of transit projects.
• Improving Public Transit for Communities: Ultimately, our work supported the FTA's overarching goal of improving public transportation for the communities served by FTA Region IV.