Design and C&M Agreement Phases

Sections 1 through 4 of this chapter clarify processes on bid build projects. In general, all the steps shown in these sections apply to design build projects, but often many of the processes normally performed by the district railroad coordinator or
RRD
 may be performed by the developer. Examples of these tasks include:
  • Development of Exhibit A and all support documentation.
  • Drafting
    of PELOA
     Agreement and any other preliminary agreements.
  • Drafting of C&M Agreement.
  • Issuance of Authority to Order Materials and Work Orders.
  • Project inspection.
  • Approving and paying railroad company invoices.
  • Paying any permitting fees to the railroad company.
Refer to the terms in the design build contract or CDA for clarification of responsibilities of TxDOT, the developer and any local government.
Although
RRD
 may not draft the C&M Agreement, TxDOT will always be a party to the agreement for any state highway. The C&M Agreement should clarify responsibilities of all parties as described in this section and may vary significantly in content from a C&M Agreement for a bid build project.