CN-550000-ASE76-00010000.pdf

This document is a Railroad Reimbursement Master Agreement for Preliminary Engineering executed on September 15th, 1998, between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX), a corporation organized under the laws of Virginia with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Florida. The agreement establishes a framework for collaborative projects involving public road system construction, reconstruction, or modifications that will cross CSX's railroad right of way and tracks at various locations throughout the state.

The agreement outlines the parties' responsibilities for preliminary engineering work, including CSX's commitment to prepare written estimates and plans for installing, adjusting, or modifying railroad facilities in accordance with specific departmental procedures and federal guidelines. The Department agrees to compensate CSX for costs incurred in developing estimates and plans according to the applicable Reimbursement Policy. Upon completion of preliminary engineering work for individual projects, CSX will provide certified progressive billing statements within 180 days, detailing labor, overhead, travel expenses, and other related services. The contract includes provisions for payment processing, with the Department having five working days to inspect and approve goods and services, and a 20-day window for payment requests.