C&M Agreement Content

  • Description of work and responsibilities on the project by all parties signing the agreement.
  • Statement of license the railroad company provides to TxDOT
    and/or the
    local government for use of railroad property.
  • Statement of any fees TxDOT or other party will pay to railroad company.
  • Maintenance responsibilities for all parties in the agreement, both during and upon completion of project.
  • Statement that TxDOT
    and/or the
    local government to require contractors to provide railroad insurance and Right of Entry Agreement with railroad company prior to working on railroad right of way.
  • Payment article that
    requires
    the railroad company
    to obtain an
    Authority to Order Materials
    memo
    from TxDOT or the local government before ordering materials. A Work Order from TxDOT or the local government
    is required
    before beginning work.
  • Termination article that allows any signatory party to cancel the agreement.
  • Fiber optic article to clarify TxDOT contractor will contact railroad company for locating fiber optic cable prior to construction.
  • Mandatory contract
    articles.
  • Signature blocks for all
    signatory
    parties.
    Supplemental documents previously obtained for the project design phase. See page 2-11 of this chapter.