Contract Administration

paper contracts slightly spread out on a desk with a pen lying on top of them

The Contract Administration Unit is responsible for uniform administration of all Oregon Department of Transportation construction contracts. This includes

Contract payments
Contract change orders
Labor compliance
Document compliance
Measurement and payment
Contractor's claims or disputes

Tools & Resources

Build America Buy America Tools

Buy America Exempted Items List (projects before July 1, 2024)
BABA Listing and Material Classification of Unique Items

Memo from the State Construction and Materials Engineer

BABA Memorandums

CA009 – Removal of Buy America Exempted Items List (posted 6-25-2024)
CA010 – Build America Buy America (BABA) Resources and the Accounting of Foreign or Unknown Origin Construction Materials (posted 1-16-2025)