POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

SMART was created through legislation, Public Act 204, enacted by the Michigan Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in 1974.  SMART receives funding from the federal government, via the Federal Transit Administration, the State of Michigan, via the Department of Transportation, and the counties of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne.  As a public agency and because of the multiple funding sources, SMART is governed by all of these same entities.

The procurement function at SMART must comply with FTA Circular 4220.1E, State law, Section 17 of P.A. 204, as amended, and policy as set forth by SMART’s Board of Directors in Board Policy Number 1, Contracting Policy.  These governing documents are provided for your reference.

The Manager of Procurement is responsible to the General Manager for ensuring compliance with all of the requirements set forth in these governing documents.  All of the requirements do not apply to each solicitation issued by the Procurement Department.  In addition, the requirements of each document differ in many respects. 

The professional staff in SMART’s Procurement Department is responsible for knowing which requirements apply and for reconciling any conflict among the multiple requirements.  Refer to the Contact Listing for the Procurement Department should you wish to speak to someone regarding policies and regulations.