CSX Permit Summary

This is a CSX Railroad Permit document related to the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project in Plant City, Florida, issued by CSX Transportation on September 13, 2023. The permit authorizes the City of Plant City to conduct wetland excavation, restoration, and construction activities on property adjacent to or potentially affecting CSX railroad right-of-way at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. The project encompasses 363 acres of wetland restoration, stormwater treatment infrastructure, reclaimed water piping systems, soil stacking for a 50-foot hill structure, native vegetation planting, and various recreational amenities including boardwalks, restrooms, and parking facilities. The permit establishes conditions and requirements for contractor operations, site safety protocols, and coordination with CSX to ensure protection of railroad infrastructure and operations. The project must comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the permit, with substantial completion required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within 30 days thereafter.

The permit establishes specific operational requirements for contractors working in proximity to CSX rail infrastructure, including safety protocols, construction coordination procedures, and liability protections for the railroad. The project is partially funded through a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement (No. LPA0038), with all work subject to grant compliance requirements. The City of Plant City is accepting bids for the fixed-price construction contract with a 5% retainage, awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must maintain appropriate licensing, insurance coverage including Railroad Protective Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate), and demonstrated experience with large-scale excavation, wastewater infrastructure, and wetland restoration projects in Florida. The permit represents CSX's authorization and conditions for the project's execution while protecting railroad operations and infrastructure integrity.