CN-550000-AS944.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 corporation headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on transportation projects that will cross CSX's railroad right of way and tracks at various locations throughout the state.

The agreement outlines the process for preliminary engineering work, with FDOT serving Railroad Change Orders to CSX for relocating or installing facilities. CSX will provide necessary written estimates, plans, and cost projections in accordance with FDOT's procedures and federal guidelines. FDOT agrees to compensate CSX for costs incurred in developing estimates and plans according to the applicable Reimbursement Policy. The contract stipulates that plans and specifications for individual projects will be finalized through separate Installation/Construction Agreements, and CSX will be entitled to fair credit for any salvage resulting from the work. The agreement includes provisions for progressive billing, record-keeping, and compliance with various state and federal statutes, with a focus on transparent and standardized project management.