Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 734 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION
Division 10 - HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
Section 734-010-0470 - Agency Payment for Unpaid Labor or Supplies

(1) Contract incomplete. If the Contract is still in force, ODOT may, in accordance with ORS 279C.515(1), pay a valid claim to the Entity furnishing the labor or services, and charge the amount against payments due or to become due to the Contractor under the Contract. Under terms of the Contract it is the Contractor's responsibility to make payment on any such claims. The Contractor and the Contractor's surety shall not be relieved from liability for unpaid claims.

(2) Contract completed. If the Contract has been completed and all funds disbursed to the prime Contractor, all claims shall be referred to the Contractor's surety for resolution. ODOT shall not make payments to subcontractors or suppliers for Work already paid for by ODOT.