CN-550000-ARO49-00030000.pdf

This document is a Railroad Reimbursement Master Agreement for Preliminary Engineering, dated September 15, 1998, between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CSX Transportation, Inc., a Virginia-based corporation headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The agreement establishes a framework for collaborative work on transportation infrastructure projects that will cross CSX railroad right-of-way and tracks at various locations throughout the state.

The agreement outlines the process for preliminary engineering work, including the development of estimates, plans, and installation of railroad facilities. CSX will prepare written estimates and plans for installation or adjustment of railroad facilities in accordance with specific departmental procedures and federal guidelines. The Department agrees to compensate CSX for costs incurred in developing estimates and plans, with the understanding that preliminary engineering costs not incorporated into final plans will not be reimbursed. The contract includes provisions for progressive billing, with CSX required to submit detailed cost statements within 180 days of completing preliminary engineering work for individual projects. The agreement is subject to annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature and contains various legal provisions regarding payment, record-keeping, and compliance with state statutes.