FHWA Drops Requirement for Standard Form in Federal Highway Contracts
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The Federal Highway Administration is ending a rule that required contractors to use a specific form, FHWA-1273, when working on federal-aid highway projects. This final rule removes the mandate to physically incorporate that form into contracts.
Why it matters: This change is primarily administrative. It removes a rigid paperwork requirement, giving contractors and state agencies the flexibility to structure their contracts without using a specific government form. The underlying safety, labor, and environmental rules remain unchanged, so the practical effect is limited to reducing the burden of maintaining a specific document format.
Who it affects
- Contractors and subcontractors on federal-aid highway construction projects (excluding Appalachian contracts).
This rule was issued by the Federal Highway Administration and published in the Federal Register. Check the official document at regulations.gov for the full text before relying on it.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Highway Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document