UTILITIES RELOCATION

Contract 20121095628 is a utility relocation agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Polk County, established under solicitation AT802. This Master Agreement, supported by a County Resolution dated May 28, 1995, governs the relocation of county-owned utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, gas, and electric facilities. The agreement specifically applies to situations where facilities are located on property in which the county holds no compensable interest, requiring the relocation work to be performed at the county's expense. The contract mandates that all relocation activities adhere to the standards set forth in the Utility Accommodation Guide. It clearly defines the responsibilities for the execution of the work and includes critical indemnification clauses to manage liability between the state and the county. This agreement serves as the primary framework for coordinating utility movements to ensure that transportation projects can proceed without interference from existing county utility lines.