Miscellaneous Records Maintenance

In addition to the project progress and cost records, ROW staff should also maintain files and records relative to:
  • approved appraisers,
  • approved appraisal fees,
  • appraisal contracts,
  • appraisal reports,
  • efficiency records for appraisers,
  • approved values for negotiation,
  • copies of executed Memorandums of Agreement (if applicable),
  • standard Purchase Agreements,
  • utility agreements,
  • notice of proposed installation (utilities),
  • joint bid utilities (reimbursable and non-reimbursable) being handled in the construction contract,
  • complete negotiation reports documenting and supporting the negotiation for each ROW parcel,
  • leases, and
  • other items as set forth throughout this manual.