Transit Third-Party Rules Pushed Back for Readiness
Published Date: 2/12/2025
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Summary
The government is pushing back the start date for new rules about third-party contracts from January 16, 2025, to a later time. This gives agencies more time to get ready for the updated guidance, which reflects recent law changes. If you work with or manage contracts involving third parties, this delay means no immediate changes or extra costs yet.
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Delay of Third‑Party Contracting Start Date
If you work with or manage contracts involving third parties, the start date for the updated Third‑Party Contracting Guidance (C 4220.1G) that was scheduled for January 16, 2025 is delayed to a later time. This gives agencies more time to prepare and means you will not face immediate changes or extra costs tied to that guidance yet.
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