CN-550000-AS579.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. (CSXT), a corporation organized under the laws of Virginia with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The agreement involves collaborative efforts for construction, reconstruction, or changes to public road systems that will intersect with CSXT's railroad right of way and tracks throughout the state.

The agreement establishes procedures for preliminary engineering work, with CSXT responsible for preparing written estimates, plans, and installation/adjustment of necessary facilities in accordance with specific departmental procedures and federal guidelines. FDOT agrees to compensate CSXT for costs incurred in developing estimates and plans, following the applicable Reimbursement Policy. The contract includes provisions for progressive billing, with CSXT required to submit detailed certified progressive billing within 180 days of completing preliminary engineering work for individual projects. The agreement also specifies payment terms, including a 20-day request for payment period and provisions for handling invoices, with a maximum contract value threshold of $25,000 for contracts extending beyond one fiscal year.