RR crossing-PE/instal

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement establishes an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on preliminary engineering and research services, specifically targeting advanced bridge infrastructure development. The primary scope includes engineering review for design plans, with a specific emphasis on developing non-proprietary Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridge girder alternatives designed to withstand extremely aggressive environmental conditions in Florida. The contract enables collaborative research on innovative bridge infrastructure solutions, with a particular focus on exploring manufacturing methods, design alternatives, and structural performance characteristics for 30 to 75-foot bridge spans.

The master agreement is awarded to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), with a contract period extending from August 12, 2021, to December 31, 2050. The initial research project was funded at $104,604.00, divided into three distinct task deliverables, and involves a research team led by Dr. Jeff Brown, with co-principal investigators Dr. Daewon Kim and Dr. Ali Tamijani. This Master Agreement is a state-level contract specific to Florida, structured to facilitate ongoing research and engineering development in transportation infrastructure, with a comprehensive approach to addressing complex bridge design challenges in coastal and aggressive environmental settings.