RR crossing-PE/instal

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement serves as an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for specialized transportation and research-related services. The IDV enables collaborative projects with key stakeholders, including research institutions and transportation infrastructure providers. Specifically, the contract supports academic research initiatives, such as airport operations analysis using advanced technologies like aircraft transponder and ADS-B signal tracking, and facilitates railroad infrastructure engineering review services for transportation projects across the state.

The master agreement encompasses two primary contractors: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and CSX Transportation, Inc., with a comprehensive performance period from August 1, 2022, to December 31, 2050. The contract is structured as a master agreement covering the state of Florida, allowing for task-specific work orders with defined scopes and budgets. For instance, the Embry-Riddle task order involves a $22,049 research project to be completed by February 28, 2024, while the CSX change order authorizes a $40,000 preliminary engineering review for a resurfacing project in Hillsborough County. The IDV is federally funded and subject to state and federal procurement regulations, including Buy America requirements.