General
The ROW Program Office will:
- maintain a list of Department Certified Appraisers, contracted, and staff appraisers, including their license and certification status;
- provide legal and technical assistance and support to ROW PD;
- maintain communication with contract appraisers;
- maintain current contact information for Department Certified Appraisers and PREAS contract appraisers;
- process payments;
- act as the office of record for all contracts, work authorizations, appraisal reports, and payments with supporting documentation; and
- issue work authorizations to TxDOT staff members for Contract Appraisers.