CN-550000-ARZ67.pdf

This document is a Railroad Reimbursement Master Engineering Agreement dated September 15, 1998, between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX), a corporation organized in Virginia with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Florida. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on projects involving construction, reconstruction, or changes to public road systems that intersect with CSX railroad right-of-way and tracks.

The agreement outlines procedures for preliminary engineering work, including CSX's responsibility to provide necessary written estimates, plans, and plan reviews for railroad change orders involving facility relocation or installation. FDOT agrees to compensate CSX for all costs incurred in developing estimates and plans, following applicable reimbursement policies. The contract includes provisions for progressive billing, with CSX required to submit certified billing within 180 days of project completion. The agreement references federal and state guidelines, including Federal-Aid Policy Guide requirements, and incorporates specific payment terms such as inspection periods, potential interest penalties for delayed payments, and maintenance of cost records for audit purposes.