Utilities relocation

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement IDV encompasses autonomous service vehicle research and utility infrastructure coordination. The primary focus is on developing autonomous service vehicle technologies, with specific emphasis on tasks such as track drying, pavement inspection, and roadside maintenance. The contract supports innovative transportation research, particularly in testing and identifying sensing requirements and communication specifications for autonomous vehicle operations at airports and roadways.

The master agreement involves multiple contractors, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), with a performance period from September 6, 2019, to December 31, 2024. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement for the state of Florida, covering research initiatives and utility relocation projects. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the autonomous vehicle research component included a $150,000 funding request for initial project phases. The IDV enables FDOT to collaborate with academic and utility partners to advance transportation infrastructure and autonomous vehicle technologies.