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This is a Railroad Reimbursement Master Agreement for Preliminary Engineering between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and CSX Transportation, Inc., a Virginia corporation headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The agreement was executed on September 15th, 1998, involving coordination for construction, reconstruction, or changes to public road systems that will intersect with the railroad's right of way and tracks.

The agreement establishes procedures for the Department to engage CSX Transportation in preliminary engineering work, with CSX agreeing to prepare written estimates, plans, and install/adjust necessary facilities in accordance with specific departmental procedures and federal guidelines. The Department will compensate CSX for costs incurred in developing estimates and plans based on applicable reimbursement policies. The contract includes provisions for progressive billing, with CSX required to submit detailed certified progressive billing within 180 days of completing preliminary engineering work for individual projects, and the Department having specific timelines for inspecting, approving, and processing payments. The agreement is structured to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and includes standard payment terms, audit requirements, and contingencies for fiscal year appropriations.