Chapter 3: Roles and Responsibilities
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Anchor: #OGSGPVQSTxDOT Administration
TxDOT Administration approves Implementation Project Recommendations (IPRs) in functional areas, including authority for sole-sourcing when applicable.
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The Office of Primary Responsibility is the TxDOT District/Division (DD) which maintains responsibility for the implementation of a project. A representative from the OPR is generally assigned to the Project Team, to provide expertise from the TxDOT organization most knowledgeable of the functional area within the scope of the project.
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RTI manages TxDOT’s research and implementation programs including, but not limited to, the following:
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- coordinating the development of projects, Anchor: #HVSMAIMH
- developing and managing research and implementation projects budgets, Anchor: #FMHLJCVR
- providing technical and contracting support to all research teams, Anchor: #RJKLWKDO
- tracking and supporting the implementation of research results, Anchor: #SSYGEDDM
- completing required state and federal reports, Anchor: #IRLBLQIR
- maintaining relevant policies and procedures, and Anchor: #GCEAITBI
- reporting program status to the Executive Committee.