REQUEST FOR INTEREST

49 U.S.C. Section 5317 Grant for FFY 2006

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant program for New Freedom under

49 U.S.C. Section 5317, relating to new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). Funds specific to FFY 2006 will be utilized for operational expenses only.

Applications for operational expenses for furnishing transportation services under the

49 U.S.C. Section 5317 grant program in accordance with the Federal requirements shall be received at the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Contracts Office, 869 Punchbowl Street, Room 105, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 until 2 pm, Hawaii Standard Time on September 30, 2008.

Applications received after the time and date fixed shall not be considered.

Potential applicants interested in responding to this solicitation may do so by using the application posted on the Department of Transportation, Statewide Transportation Planning Office website at:

http://hawaii.gov/dot/administration/stp/fta-grant/fta-grant-programs

Application for assistance under 49 U.S.C. Section 5317 shall not be construed as an obligation of funds. The State reserves the right to incorporate or not incorporate any recommendations presented in response to this request in its application for the grant.

Questions relating to this solicitation shall be directed to Mr. Ryan Fujii, in the Statewide Transportation Planning Office, at (808) 587-2028, Fax (808) 587-23622, or email: ryan.fujii@hawaii.gov

BRENNON T. MORIOKA, Ph.D., P.E.

Director of Transportation

Internet Posting: September 5, 2008