Inmate Transport Buses

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement 16002 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed for procuring specialized inmate transport buses. The contract enables the state to acquire highly customized Type D buses with extensive security features, including security partitions, window screening, specialized emergency exits, and waste elimination systems. These buses are configured to transport 50 inmates, along with a guard and driver, and are engineered to meet stringent federal motor vehicle safety standards and Department of Corrections security specifications. The intended use is to provide transportation assets for departmental institutions throughout the State of Florida, with an anticipated annual procurement of one to ten buses.

The master agreement was awarded to Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. and was initially established on February 12, 2016, with an original contract term of three years. The contract was subsequently renewed through multiple amendments, extending its period of performance until February 11, 2022. The contract type is a Master Agreement specific to the State of Florida, with unit pricing established at $153,033 per bus. Throughout its amendments, the contract maintained consistent pricing, terms, and conditions, with modifications primarily focusing on technical specifications, contract management processes, and legislative transparency requirements. The contracting organization is the Florida Department of Corrections, which managed the procurement and ongoing contract administration.