CN-550000-AS444-00010000.pdf

This document is a Railroad Reimbursement Master Agreement for Preliminary Engineering between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and CSX Transportation, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Virginia with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Florida. The agreement was executed on September 15, 1998 and establishes a framework for collaborative engineering work related to transportation infrastructure projects that will cross the railroad's right of way at various locations throughout the state.

The agreement outlines the process for the Department to engage CSX Transportation in projects involving construction, reconstruction, or modifications to the Public Road System. CSX Transportation will provide necessary written estimates, plans, and engineering work in accordance with specified federal and state regulations, including the Federal Highway Administration guidelines. The Department agrees to compensate CSX Transportation for costs incurred in developing estimates and plans according to the applicable Reimbursement Policy. The contract includes provisions for progressive billing, with CSX required to submit certified billing statements within 180 days of completing preliminary engineering work, detailing labor, overhead, travel expenses, and other related services. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but includes a clause that any contract exceeding $25,000 is subject to specific statutory provisions regarding fiscal year expenditures.