The scope of work developed during negotiation of the advance funding agreement (AFA) is the roadmap for contract administration. The importance of a well-defined scope of work is presented in the (LGPM Guide). As described in the Introduction section of this chapter, the (STIP) must contain the project. The STIP is approved by TxDOT and FHWA; therefore, the LG must provide a concise scope of work that is consistent with the project described in the STIP and conforms to the project title approved in the STIP.