The railroad company may use a contractor to perform the work under a continuous agreement with the railroad company. The continuous agreement must be for a minimum of three years. The contractor’s costs are included in the project estimate and reimbursed at actual cost during construction unless a lump sum arrangement is shown in the individual project agreement. The railroad company directly invoices TxDOT and reimburses their contractor separately.

The railroad company may also provide labor (inspection, etc.) and include estimated costs in the individual project agreement. Reimbursement to the railroad company will be at actual cost.