DOT FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Award
Federal Award Identification
Number (FAIN) CA-2025-277
Award with Amendment Number CA-2025-277-00
Temporary Application Number 5651-2025-2
Award Name FY22 Union City Transit Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program Capital Projects
Award Status Active (Executed)
Budget Revisions 1
Period of Performance Start Date 9/23/2025
Original Period of Performance End Date 6/30/2027
Current Period of Performance End Date 6/30/2027 Revision #: 0 Approved?: Yes Budget Period Start Date 9/23/2025
Budget Period End Date 6/30/2027
Part 1: Recipient Information
Name: CITY OF UNION CITY
Recipient ID Recipient OST Type Recipient Alias UEI DUNS 5651 City Union City, City Of DHFHYNE7CZZ3 004939732
Location Type Address City State Zip
Physical Address 34009 ALVARADO NILES RD UNION CITY CA 94587 Mailing Address 34009 ALVARADO-NILES ROAD UNION CITY CA 94587 Union Information
Union Name AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION
Address 1 10000 New Hampshire Avenue
Address 2
City Silver Spring
State MD
Zipcode 20903
Contact Name JOHN COSTA
Telephone (301) 431-7100
Fax
E-mail [email protected]
Website https://www.atu.org/
Union Name INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
Address 1 25 Louisiana Avenue NW
Address 2
City Washington
State DC
Zipcode 20001
Contact Name James Hoffa
Telephone 2026246800
Fax
E-mail [email protected]
Website https://teamster.org/
Part 2: Award Information
Title: FY22 Union City Transit Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program Capital Projects
Award with
Amendment Number
Award
Status
Award
Type
Award Cost
Center
Date
Created
Last Updated
Date
From
TEAM?
CA-2025-277-00 Active
(Executed) Grant Region 9 8/25/2025 8/25/2025 No
Award Executive Summary
This application is to request Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission funds (D2022-LWNO-012) awarded to the City of Union City Union City Transit (UZA #60000) in the amount of $9,342,346.
Funding for the project in this grant application is provided by the following apportionment years:
Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission, FFY 2022: $9,342,346 (TIP ID ALA190029; Original TIP Approval in Revision 2023-05, Federal Approval 04/28/2023, Current TIP Approval in Revision 2025-10, Updated Approval Date 05/09/2025)
Total FY22 Section 5339(c): $9,342,346
Overall grant funding:
Total Federal Funds: $9,342,346
Total Non-Federal Share:$1,546,536
Total Eligible Project Cost: $10,888,882
The non-Federal local share is sourced from the California Transportation Development Act (TDA) and California AB 664 Bridge Toll revenues.
The City of Union City Union City Transit is hereby submitting this grant application in support of the following capital, workforce development training and project support activities:
1) Bus Replacement
This grant applies $5,799,346 to bus replacements. Union City Transit will purchase seven (7) low-floor thirty-five foot (35) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace seven (7) existing CNG buses that have met their useful life.
2) Depot Improvements
This grant applies $2,790,900 to facilitate upgrades to the Union City Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard) where the buses are parked. Union City Transit is currently evaluating the needs of the Corporation Yard to support modern CNG vehicles since the last procurement was in 2016.
3) Workforce Development Training
This grant applies $92,000 to workforce development training. Union City Transit will purchase training modules from CNG bus manufacturer to train maintenance staff as well as provide operators with behind-the-wheel training to familiarize themselves with the new equipment before entering revenue service.
4) Workforce Development Equipment
This grant applies $280,100 to workforce development equipment. Union City Transit will purchase equipment to support the modern CNG buses based on recommendations from bus manufacturer training and behind-the-wheel training.
5) Project Management and Technical Support
This grant applies $380,000 to project management and technical support. Union City Transit will enlist the professional services of a qualified firm to assist with the evaluation of the Corporation Yard.
Frequency of Milestone Progress Reports (MPR)
Quarterly
Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR)
Quarterly
Does this application include funds for research and/or development activities? This award does not include research and development activities.
Pre-Award Authority
This award is using Pre-Award Authority.
Does this application include suballocation funds?
Recipient organization is directly allocated these funds and is eligible to apply for and receive these funds directly.
Will this Grant be using Lapsing Funds?
Yes, this Grant will use Lapsing Funds.
Will indirect costs be applied to this application?
This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Indirect Rate Details: N/A
Requires E.O. 12372 Review
No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review.
Delinquent Federal Debt
No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt.
Award Description
Purpose
Replace seven (7) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with seven (7) new CNG buses. Evaluate the needs of the Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard) where the buses are parked for upgrades necessary to support modern CNG buses. Procure workforce development training and necessary equipment for the modern CNG buses. Enlist the professional services of a qualified firm to assist with the evaluation of the Corporation Yard.
Activities to be performed:
1) Bus Replacement
This grant applies $5,799,346 to bus replacements. Union City Transit will purchase seven (7) low-floor thirty-five foot (35) CNG buses.
This grant activity is thought to be Categorically Exempt under Class II(c) C-List Type 07. 2) Depot Improvements
This grant applies $2,790,900 to facilitate upgrades to the Union City Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard) where the buses are parked. Union City Transit is currently evaluating the needs of the Corporation Yard to support modern CNG vehicles since the last procurement was in 2016.
This grant activity is thought to be Categorically Exempt under Class II(c) C-List Type 07. 3) Workforce Development Training
This grant applies $92,000 to workforce development training. Union City Transit will purchase training modules from CNG bus manufacturer to train maintenance staff as well as provide operators with behind-the-wheel training to familiarize themselves with the new equipment before entering revenue service.
This grant activity is thought to be Categorically Exempt under Class II(c) C-List Type 04. 4) Workforce Development Equipment
This grant applies $280,100 to workforce development equipment. Union City Transit will purchase equipment to support the modern CNG buses based on recommendations from bus manufacturer training and behind-the-wheel training.
This grant activity is thought to be Categorically Exempt under Class II(c) C-List Type 04. 5) Project Management and Technical Support
This grant applies $380,000 to project management and technical support. Union City Transit will enlist the professional services of a qualified firm to assist with the evaluation of the Corporation Yard.
This grant activity is thought to be Categorically Exempt under Class II(c) C-List Type 04.
Expected outcomes:
Replace CNG buses that have met or exceeded their twelve (12) year useful lives with new CNG buses.
Intended beneficiaries:
All City of Union City riders, residents, businesses, and visitors that rely on Union City Transit will benefit from continued reliable service permitting commuters, students, seniors, and the disabled to get to their desired destinations.
Subrecipient Activities:
None.
Award Point of Contact Information
First Name Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone
Steve Adams Transit Manager [email protected] (510) 675-5446 Bryce Fauble Transportation Program Specialist [email protected] (415) 734-9482 Award Budget Control Totals
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $9,342,346 Local $1,546,536
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $10,888,882
Award Budget
Project
Number Budget Item FTA Amount Non-FTA Amount
Total Eligible
Amount Quantity
CA2025-
277-01-
00 111-
00 (111-
A3)
BUS - ROLLING STOCK $5,799,346.00 $1,023,411.00 $6,822,757.00 7 CA2025-
277-01-
00 11.12.02
BUY
REPLACEMENT
35-FT BUS
$5,799,346.00 $1,023,411.00 $6,822,757.00 7
CA2025-
277-02-
00 114-
00 (114-
A4)
BUS: SUPPORT EQUIP
AND FACILITIES $3,116,488.00 $413,373.00 $3,529,861.00 1 CA2025-
277-02-
00 11.44.05
REHAB/
RENOVATE -
YARDS AND
SHOPS
$3,116,488.00 $413,373.00 $3,529,861.00 1
CA2025-600-
00 OTHER PROGRAM COSTS $46,512.00 $14,752.00 $61,264.00 2 277-03-
00 (600-
A2)
CA2025-
277-03-
00 11.7D.02
EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
$11,500.00 $3,647.00 $15,147.00 1
CA2025-
277-03-
00 11.7D.02
EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
$35,012.00 $11,105.00 $46,117.00 1
CA2025-
277-04-
00 620-
00 (620-
A1)
PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION $380,000.00 $95,000.00 $475,000.00 1
CA2025-
277-04-
00 11.79.00 PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION $380,000.00 $95,000.00 $475,000.00 1
Discretionary Allocations
Discretionary ID Project Title Amount
Applied
Award with Amendment
Number
D2022-LWNO012Union City Transit Bus
Project $9,342,346 CA-2025-277-00
Sources of Federal Financial Assistance
PO
Number
Project
Number
Scope
Name
Scope
Number
Scope
Suffix
UZA
Code
Area
Name
Account
Class
Code
FPC Description Amendment
Amount
Cumulative
Amount
CA-34-9
022
CA-2025
-277-01-
00 BUS - R
OLLING
STOCK
111-00 (
111) A3 060000
Califor
nia
2022.3J.3
4.LJ.1 09
Low-No Com
petitive Grant
s (IIJA)
$5,799,346 $5,799,346
CA-34-9
022
CA-2025
-277-02-
00 BUS: SU
PPORT
EQUIP A
ND FACI
LITIES
114-00 (
114) A4 060000
Califor
nia
2022.3J.3
4.LJ.1 09
Low-No Com
petitive Grant
s (IIJA)
$3,116,488 $3,116,488
CA-34-9
022
CA-2025
-277-03-
00 OTHER
PROGRA
M COST
S
600-00 (
600) A2 060000
Califor
nia
2022.3J.3
4.LJ.1 09
Low-No Com
petitive Grant
s (IIJA)
$46,512 $46,512
CA-34-9
022
CA-2025
-277-04-
00 PROJEC
T ADMIN
ISTRATI
ON
620-00 (
620) A1 060000
Califor
nia
2022.3J.3
4.LJ.1 09
Low-No Com
petitive Grant
s (IIJA)
$380,000 $380,000
Part 3: Project Information
Project Title: Bus Replacement
Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date CA-2025-277-01-00 5651-2025-2-P1 8/25/2025 8/16/2022 6/30/2027 Project Description
Union City Transit will procure seven (7) low-floor thirty-five foot (35) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace seven (7) CNG buses that have met/exceeded their useful life.
Project Benefits
All City of Union City residents, businesses, and visitors.
Additional Information
None provided.
Location Description
Buses will operate throughout the City of Union City on no specific routes. The buses will be parked at 34650 Seventh Street, Union City, CA 94587.
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
060000 California
060060 San Francisco-Oakland, CA
Congressional District Information
District State
14 California
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: 9/15/2025
Description: Project updated in STIP Amendment 25-18 approved on September 15, 2025.
Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission, FFY 2022: $9,342,346 (TIP ID ALA190029, TIP Revision 2025-00, Federal Approval Date 12/16/2024; Updated TIP Revision 2025-10, Approval 05/09/2025) UPWP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Long Range Plan
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Project Control Totals
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $5,799,346 Local $1,023,411
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $6,822,757
Project Budget
Project
Number Budget Item FTA Amount Non-FTA Amount
Total Eligible
Amount Quantity
CA-2025-
277-01-
00 111-
00 (111-
A3)
BUS - ROLLING STOCK $5,799,346.00 $1,023,411.00 $6,822,757.00 7 CA-2025-
277-01-
00 11.12.02
BUY
REPLACEMENT
35-FT BUS
$5,799,346.00 $1,023,411.00 $6,822,757.00 7
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.12.02 - BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS Scope Name / Code Line Item
#
Line Item Name Activity Quantity
BUS - ROLLING
STOCK (111-00) 11.12.02 BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS
BUY REPLACEMENTS -
CAPITAL BUS 7
Extended Budget Description
Union City Transit will purchase seven (7) low-floor thirty-five foot (35) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace seven (7) existing CNG buses that have met their useful life. All buses are ADA compliant.
FY2022 5339(c): $5,799,346
Local Match (TDA/AB 664): $1,023,411
Total: $6,822,757
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Propulsion Fuel Type Vehicle Condition Vehicle Size (ft.) N/A Compressed Natural Gas New 35'
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $5,799,346 Local $1,023,411
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $6,822,757
Milestone Name Est. Completion
Date Description
RFP/IFB Issue Date 8/16/2022
The 5339(c) Low or No Emissions Program application
is in theory part of the bid process because the
Federal Register indicates that partnering with a bus
manufacturer, in this case Gillig, LLC. of Livermore,
CA, satisfies the competitive bid process.
Contract Award Date 1/10/2023 Union City Transit approved the contract with Gillig, LLC. at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Initial Delivery Date 10/30/2026
First bus is expected to enter production on October 5, 2025 with an eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) day build
and burn-in schedule before delivery.
Final Delivery Date 11/25/2026
Last bus is expected to enter production on October
26, 2026 with an eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) day
build and burn-in schedule before delivery.
Contract Completion
Date 6/30/2027
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 07: Acquisition, installation, rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance of vehicles or equipment, within or accommodated by existing facilities, that does not result in a change in functional use of the facilities, such as: equipment to be located within existing facilities and with no substantial off-site impacts; and vehicles, including buses, rail cars, trolley cars, ferry boats and people movers that can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities that qualify for a categorical exclusion.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Scope Name /
Code
Line Item
Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible Cost
BUS - ROLLING
STOCK (111-00) 11.12.02 BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS 7 $5,799,346.00 $6,822,757.00 Project Title: Depot Improvements
Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date CA-2025-277-02-00 5651-2025-2-P2 8/25/2025 10/1/2025 6/30/2027 Project Description
Union City Transit will make much needed upgrades to the Public Works Maintenance Facility ( Corporation Yard) to facilitate upgrades to an aging facility. Upgrades to facility will assist with maintaining Union City Transit's current and future bus fleet. No ground-disturbing work is planned.
Project Benefits
All City of Union City residents, businesses, and visitors.
Additional Information
None provided.
Location Description
34650 Seventh Street, Union City, CA 94587
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
060000 California
060060 San Francisco-Oakland, CA
Congressional District Information
District State
14 California
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: 9/15/2025
Description: Project updated in STIP Amendment 25-18 approved on September 15, 2025.
Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission, FFY 2022: $9,342,346 (TIP ID ALA190029, TIP Revision 2025-00, Federal Approval Date 12/16/2024; Updated TIP Revision 2025-10, Approval 05/09/2025) UPWP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Long Range Plan
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Project Control Totals
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $3,116,488 Local $413,373
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $3,529,861
Project Budget
Project
Number Budget Item FTA Amount Non-FTA Amount
Total Eligible
Amount Quantity
CA-2025-277-
02-00
114-
00 (114-
A4)
BUS: SUPPORT
EQUIP AND
FACILITIES
$3,116,488.00 $413,373.00 $3,529,861.00 1
CA-2025-277-
02-00 11.44.05
REHAB/
RENOVATE
- YARDS
AND
SHOPS
$3,116,488.00 $413,373.00 $3,529,861.00 1
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.44.05 - REHAB/RENOVATE - YARDS AND SHOPS Scope Name / Code Line
Item # Line Item Name Activity Quantity
BUS: SUPPORT EQUIP
AND FACILITIES (114-
00)
11.44.05 REHAB/RENOVATE -
YARDS AND SHOPS
REHAB/RENOVATE BUS
SUPPORT FACIL/EQUIP 1
Extended Budget Description
Union City Transit will make much needed upgrades to the Public Works Maintenance Facility ( Corporation Yard) to facilitate upgrades to an aging facility. Upgrades to facility will assist with maintaining Union City Transit's current and future bus fleet. No ground-disturbing work is planned.
FY23 5339(c): $2,790,900
Local Match (TDA/AB 664): $310,100
Total: $3,101,000
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $3,116,488 Local $413,373
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $3,529,861
Milestone Name Est. Completion
Date Description
Start Date 10/1/2025
Begin assessment of yard for rehab and replacement
opportunities of infrastructure in support of CNG
buses.
Issue RFP 1/30/2026 Issue RFP for depot work.
Contract Award 3/1/2026 Award contract for depot work.
Begin Conttruction 5/1/2026 Begin rehab and replacement of infrastructure in support of CNG buses.
Contract closeout 6/30/2027 Contract closeout
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 08: Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of facilities that occupy substantially the same geographic footprint and do not result in a change in functional use, such as: improvements to bridges, tunnels, storage yards, buildings, stations, and terminals; construction of platform extensions, passing track, and retaining walls; and improvements to tracks and railbeds.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Scope Name / Code Line Item
Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible Cost BUS: SUPPORT
EQUIP AND
FACILITIES (114-00)
11.44.05 REHAB/RENOVATE
- YARDS AND
SHOPS
1 $3,116,488.00 $3,529,861.00
Project Title: Workforce Development Training and Equipment Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date CA-2025-277-03-00 5651-2025-2-P3 8/25/2025 7/1/2025 6/30/2027 Project Description
Union City Transit will purchase training modules from compressed natural gas (CNG) bus manufacturer to train maintenance staff as well as provide operators with behind-the-wheel training to familiarize themselves with the new equipment before entering revenue service. Union City Transit will purchase equipment to support the modern CNG buses based on recommendations from bus manufacturer training and behind-the-wheel training.
Project Benefits
Maintenance staff and bus operators.
Additional Information
None provided.
Location Description
34650 Seventh Street, Union City, CA 94587
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
060000 California
060060 San Francisco-Oakland, CA
Congressional District Information
District State
14 California
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: 9/15/2025
Description: Project updated in STIP Amendment 25-18 approved on September 15, 2025.
Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission, FFY 2022: $9,342,346 (TIP ID ALA190029, TIP Revision 2025-00, Federal Approval Date 12/16/2024; Updated TIP Revision 2025-10, Approval 05/09/2025) UPWP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Long Range Plan
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Project Control Totals
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $46,512 Local $14,752
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $61,264
Project Budget
Project Number Budget Item FTA
Amount
Non-FTA
Amount
Total
Eligible
Amount
Quantity
CA-2025-277-
03-00
600-00
(600-
A2)
OTHER PROGRAM
COSTS $46,512.00 $14,752.00 $61,264.00 2
CA-2025-277-
03-00 11.7D.02
EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
$11,500.00 $3,647.00 $15,147.00 1
CA-2025-277-
03-00 11.7D.02
EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
$35,012.00 $11,105.00 $46,117.00 1
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.7D.02 - EMPLOYEE EDUCATION/TRAINING Scope Name / Code Line Item
#
Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OTHER PROGRAM
COSTS (600-00) 11.7D.02 EMPLOYEE EDUCATION/TRAINING
TRAINING - OTHER
PROGRAM COSTS 1
Extended Budget Description
Union City Transit will purchase training modules from CNG bus manufacturer to train maintenance staff as well as provide operators with behind-the-wheel training to familiarize themselves with the new equipment before entering revenue service.
FY22 5339(c): $280,100
Local Match (TDA/AB 664): $95,025
Total: $375,125
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $35,012 Local $11,105
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $46,117
Milestone Name Est. Completion
Date Description
Start Date 11/24/2026 Expect initial requests for equipment and supplies after first week of training.
End Date 6/30/2027 Expect to close out all requests and associated invoices.
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.7D.02 - EMPLOYEE EDUCATION/TRAINING Scope Name / Code Line Item
#
Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OTHER PROGRAM
COSTS (600-00) 11.7D.02 EMPLOYEE EDUCATION/TRAINING
TRAINING - OTHER
PROGRAM COSTS 1
Extended Budget Description
Union City Transit will purchase training modules from CNG bus manufacturer to train maintenance staff as well as provide operators with behind-the-wheel training to familiarize themselves with the new equipment before entering revenue service.
FY22 5339(c): $92,000
Local Match (TDA/AB 664): $23,000
Total: $115,000
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $11,500 Local $3,647
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $15,147
Milestone Name Est. Completion
Date Description
Start Date 7/1/2025
Union City Transit will initiate a contract amendment
with its Operations and Maintenance contractor MV
Transportation for train the trainer, supervisor, and
driver training when the new buses arrive.
End Date 6/30/2027
New buses are expected to enter revenue service on
January 10, 2027. Funds associate with this ALI will
go towards the additional hours of behind-the-wheel
training that is currently not in the Union City Transit budget.
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Scope Name / Code Line Item
Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount
Total Eligible
Cost
OTHER PROGRAM
COSTS (600-00) 11.7D.02
EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
1 $11,500.00 $15,147.00
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Scope Name / Code Line Item
Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount
Total Eligible
Cost
OTHER PROGRAM
COSTS (600-00) 11.7D.02
EMPLOYEE
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
1 $35,012.00 $46,117.00
Project Title: Project Management and Technical Support Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date CA-2025-277-04-00 5651-2025-2-P4 8/25/2025 8/16/2024 9/30/2027 Project Description
Union City Transit will enlist the professional services of a qualified firm to assist with the evaluation of and updates to the Corporation Yard.
Project Benefits
Union City Transit staff.
Additional Information
None provided.
Location Description
34650 Seventh Street, Union City, CA 94587
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
060000 California
060060 San Francisco-Oakland, CA
Congressional District Information
District State
14 California
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: 9/15/2025
Description: Project updated in STIP Amendment 25-18 approved on September 15, 2025.
Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission, FFY 2022: $9,342,346 (TIP ID ALA190029, TIP Revision 2025-00, Federal Approval Date 12/16/2024; Updated TIP Revision 2025-10, Approval 05/09/2025) UPWP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Long Range Plan
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Project Control Totals
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $380,000 Local $95,000
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $475,000
Project Budget
Project
Number Budget Item FTA Amount
Non-FTA
Amount
Total
Eligible
Amount
Quantity
CA-2025-277-
04-00
620-
00 (620-
A1)
PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION $380,000.00 $95,000.00 $475,000.00 1
CA-2025-277-
04-00 11.79.00 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION $380,000.00 $95,000.00 $475,000.00 1 Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.79.00 - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION Scope Name / Code Line Item
#
Line Item Name Activity Quantity
PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION (620-00) 11.79.00 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION 1
Extended Budget Description
Union City Transit will enlist the professional services of a qualified firm to assist with the evaluation of the Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard). Technical firm will also assist with the updates to the yard.
FY23 5339(c): $380,000
Local Match (TDA/AB 664): $95,000
Total: $475,000
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item? Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $380,000 Local $95,000
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $475,000
Milestone Name Est. Completion
Date Description
RFP/IFB Issue Date 8/16/2024
The 5339(c) Low or No Emissions Program application
is in theory part of the bid process because the
Federal Register indicates that partnering with a
vendor in support of the process, in this the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), satisfies
the competitive bid process. Assistance from CTE was
identified in the application because it would satisfy
the competitive bid process.
Contract Initiation 10/1/2025 Initiate contract with CTE Contract Completion
Date 6/30/2027 End of project management assistance at the close of the project.
Contract Closeout 9/30/2027 Initiate contract and award closeout.
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Scope Name / Code Line Item
Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount
Total Eligible
Cost
PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION
(620-00)
11.79.00 PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION 1 $380,000.00 $475,000.00
Part 4: Fleet Details
Fleet Type: Fixed Route
Fleet Comments
All vehicles are thirty-five foot (35') low-floor compressed natural gas (CNG) heavy-duty buses:
654 2008 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W2786704475 (Surplus Declaration Expected in January 2025) 655 2008 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W2786704474 (Surplused and Disposed at Auction) 656 2010 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W26A6706531 (Active)
657 2010 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W28A6706563 (Active)
658 2010 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W21A6706565 (Active)
659 2010 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W29A6706572 (Active)
660 2010 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W20A6706573 (Active)
661 2010 Orion VII CNG; 1VHGF3W24A6706575 (Active)
640 2012 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2714C1180531 (Active) 641 2012 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2716C1180532 (Active) 642 2012 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2718C1180533 (Active) 643 2012 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB271XC1180534 (Active) 644 2012 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2711C1180535 (Active) 645 2012 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2713C1180536 (Active) 646 2016 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2715G1184965 (Active) 647 2016 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2717G1184966 (Active) 648 2016 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2719G1184967 (Active) 649 2016 Gillig Low-Floor CNG; 15GGB2710G1184968 (Active) Current Value
I. Active Fleet
A. Peak Requirement 14
B. Spares 2
C. Total (A+B) 16
D. Spare Ratio (B/A) 14.29%
II. Inactive Fleet
A. Other 0
B. Pending Disposal 1
C. Total (A+B) 1
III. Total (I.C and II.C) 17
Fleet Type: Paratransit
Fleet Comments
674 2021 Ford/Lightning Transit T-350EL Electric Vehicle (EV); 1FDVU4X84LKA85068 (Active) 675 2021 Ford/Lightning Transit T-350EL Electric Vehicle (EV); 1FDVU4X84NKA06839 (Active) 681 2019 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG5KKA38850 (Active) 682 2019 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG7KKA38851 (Active) 683 2021 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG8LKB61365 (Active) 684 2021 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG2LKB68571 (Active) 685 2021 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XGXLKB68771 (Active) 692 2021 Ford/Starcraft E-350 Allstar Gasoline; 1FDEE3FS0KDC15046 (Active) 693 2021 Ford/Starcraft E-350 Allstar Gasoline; 1FDEE3FS2KDC15047 (Active) Current Value
I. Active Fleet
A. Peak Requirement 7
B. Spares 2
C. Total (A+B) 9
D. Spare Ratio (B/A) 28.57%
II. Inactive Fleet
A. Other 0
B. Pending Disposal 0
C. Total (A+B) 0
III. Total (I.C and II.C) 9
Fleet Type: Other
Fleet Comments
Microtransit Fleet
671 2020 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG0LKA85060 (Active) 672 2020 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG6LKB61364 (Active) 673 2020 Ford Transit T-350EL Gasoline; 1FDVU4XG4LKB61363 (Active) Current Value
I. Active Fleet
A. Peak Requirement 2
B. Spares 1
C. Total (A+B) 3
D. Spare Ratio (B/A) 50%
II. Inactive Fleet
A. Other 0
B. Pending Disposal 0
C. Total (A+B) 0
III. Total (I.C and II.C) 3
Part 5: FTA Review Comments
Application Review Comments
Comment By Steve Adams
Comment
Type Recipient Budget Revision
Date 9/23/2025
Comment
Grant award currently applies 4% towards workforce development per zero-emission vehicle requirements. With change to low-emission vehicles, the percentage for workforce development should be 0.5%. The funds will be moved toa different ALI with no change to the overall funding.
Comment By Bryce Fauble
Comment
Type FTA Budget Revision
Date 9/24/2025
Comment Approved - total funding within workforce development scopes below the 0.5% requirement.
Part 6: Agreement
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-33)
On the date the authorized U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) official signs this Grant Agreement, FTA has obligated and awarded federal assistance as provided below. Upon execution of this Grant Agreement by the Recipient named below, the Recipient affirms this FTA Award, enters into this Grant Agreement with FTA, and binds its compliance with the terms of this Grant Agreement.
The following documents are incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant Agreement:
(1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(33), http://www.transit.dot.gov, (2) The Certifications and Assurances applicable to the FTA Award that the Recipient has selected and provided to FTA, and
(3) Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued.
WHEN THE TERM "FTA AWARD" OR "AWARD" IS USED, EITHER IN THIS GRANT AGREEMENT OR THE APPLICABLE MASTER AGREEMENT, "AWARD" ALSO INCLUDES ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS GRANT AGREEMENT.
FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS FOLLOWING FTA's AWARD DATE SET FORTH HEREIN.
FTA AWARD
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hereby awards a Federal Grant as follows:
Recipient Information
Recipient Name: CITY OF UNION CITY
Recipient ID: 5651
UEI: DHFHYNE7CZZ3
DUNS: 004939732
Award Information
Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN): CA-2025-277 Award with Amendment Number: CA-2025-277-00
Award Name: FY22 Union City Transit Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program Capital Projects
Award Start Date: 9/23/2025
Original Award End Date: 6/30/2027
Current Award End Date: 6/30/2027
Award Executive Summary: This application is to request Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission funds (D2022-LWNO-012) awarded to the City of Union City Union City Transit (UZA #60000) in the amount of $9,342,346.
Funding for the project in this grant application is provided by the following apportionment years:
Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission, FFY 2022: $9,342,346 (TIP ID ALA190029; Original TIP Approval in Revision 2023-05, Federal Approval 04/28/2023, Current TIP Approval in Revision 2025-10, Updated Approval Date 05/09/2025)
Total FY22 Section 5339(c): $9,342,346
Overall grant funding:
Total Federal Funds: $9,342,346
Total Non-Federal Share:$1,546,536
Total Eligible Project Cost: $10,888,882
The non-Federal local share is sourced from the California Transportation Development Act (TDA) and California AB 664 Bridge Toll revenues.
The City of Union City Union City Transit is hereby submitting this grant application in support of the following capital, workforce development training and project support activities:
1) Bus Replacement
This grant applies $5,799,346 to bus replacements. Union City Transit will purchase seven (7) low-floor thirty-five foot (35) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace seven (7) existing CNG buses that have met their useful life.
2) Depot Improvements
This grant applies $2,790,900 to facilitate upgrades to the Union City Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard) where the buses are parked. Union City Transit is currently evaluating the needs of the Corporation Yard to support modern CNG vehicles since the last procurement was in 2016. 3) Workforce Development Training
This grant applies $92,000 to workforce development training. Union City Transit will purchase training modules from CNG bus manufacturer to train maintenance staff as well as provide operators with behindthe-wheel training to familiarize themselves with the new equipment before entering revenue service. 4) Workforce Development Equipment
This grant applies $280,100 to workforce development equipment. Union City Transit will purchase equipment to support the modern CNG buses based on recommendations from bus manufacturer training and behind-the-wheel training.
5) Project Management and Technical Support
This grant applies $380,000 to project management and technical support. Union City Transit will enlist the professional services of a qualified firm to assist with the evaluation of the Corporation Yard.
Research and Development: This award does not include research and development activities.
Indirect Costs: This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Suballocation Funds: Recipient organization is directly allocated these funds and is eligible to apply for and receive these funds directly.
Pre-Award Authority: This award is using Pre-Award Authority.
Award Budget
Total Award Budget: $10,888,882.00
Amount of Federal Assistance Obligated for This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $0.00 Amount of Non-Federal Funds Committed to This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $0.00 Total FTA Amount Awarded and Obligated (in U.S. Dollars): $9,342,346.00 Total Non-Federal Funds Committed to the Overall Award (in U.S. Dollars): $1,546,536.00 Award Budget Control Totals
(The Budget includes the individual Project Budgets (Scopes and Activity Line Items) or as attached) Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
5339 – Low or No Emission Grants Competitive 5339-2 20526 $9,342,346 Local $1,546,536
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $10,888,882
(The Transportation Development Credits are not added to the amount of the Total Award Budget.) U.S. Department of Labor Certification of Public Transportation Employee Protective Arrangements:
DOL Decision: DOL Concurs - Certified
DOL Review Date: 9/19/2025
DOL Certification Date: 9/19/2025
Special Conditions
There are no special conditions.
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
By signing this Award on behalf of FTA, I am making all the determinations and findings required by federal law and regulations before this Award may be made.
FTA AWARD OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Awarded By:
Ray Tellis
Regional Administrator
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Contact Info: [email protected]
Award Date: 9/23/2025
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Upon full execution of this Grant Agreement by the Recipient, the Effective Date will be the date FTA or the Federal Government awarded Federal assistance for this Grant Agreement.
By executing this Grant Agreement, the Recipient intends to enter into a legally binding agreement in which the Recipient:
(1) Affirms this FTA Award,
(2) Adopts and ratifies all of the following information it has submitted to FTA:
(a) Statements,
(b) Representations,
(c) Warranties,
(d) Covenants, and
(e) Materials,
(3) Consents to comply with the requirements of this FTA Award, and (4) Agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
Executed By:
Marilou Ayupan
Public Works Director
CITY OF UNION CITY
9/23/2025