AGENCY: Department of Transportation. Engineering & Operations. Project Development. Construction

SERIES: 5512
TITLE: Highway project claims files
DATES: 1965-2010.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by project number.

DESCRIPTION: These records are Construction period project files, series 10193, which have had a "claim" filed on the project by the construction contractor, or may have litigation pending. They document the history of highways planned and constructed by the Transportation project office, district offices, and central office. The claim files include technical drawings, photographs, and contractor payrolls.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 09/1993

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until final payment and all claims are settled and then transfer to Agency Record Center. Retain in Agency Record Center for 3 years after final voucher is paid and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This disposition is based on Federal Highway Administration requirements listed in the Federal-Aid Highway Program Manual Volume 1 Chapter 6 Section 2.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. Labor compliance records and contractor payrolls

Protected. Names of employees who complained and correspondence with attorneys. Also, if litigation is pending.

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