SERVICE AGREEMENT

Executing this agreement is required as a prerequisite of paying a recruitment or relocation bonus.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), an agency of the U.S. Department of
Transportation, under the provisions of the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990, and with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, dated June 8, 1992, authorizes the payment of a _________________ bonus, to be paid to the undersigned employee under the conditions and term of this agreement.

In consideration of this payment by the Government in the amount of ________________, which represents _______percent of base pay, I agree to remain in the employment of the United States Government, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for ________ months/years following the effective date of my employment or entrance on duty at the new official duty station, unless separated or relocated for reasons beyond my control and acceptable to the Department or agency in which I am employed.

I understand that in case of violation of this agreement, any moneys expended by the United States may be recovered. Amounts to be recovered will be determined on a pro rata basis, providing credit for each full month of employment completed under this agreement.

Name of Employee: (typed or printed) ____________________________________________

Signature of Employee: __________________________________ Date:________________

Name of Witness:(typed or printed)_______________________________________________

Signature of Witness: ____________________________________ Date:________________