Other contractual service

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement serves as an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for contractual services, specifically focusing on utilizing inmate labor for maintenance and infrastructure support activities. The IDV enables FDOT to leverage minimum/community custody inmates for supplemental labor across various maintenance domains, including facility maintenance, roadwork, landscaping, infrastructure repair, and emergency maintenance services. The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for utilizing inmate workforce to support transportation-related operational needs.

The master agreement was awarded to American Consulting Engineers and covers the fiscal year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, with provisions for potential annual renewal. The contract is structured as a collaborative agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Corrections, with a total annual appropriation of $19,146,000.00 allocated across seven DOT districts. Compensation is set at $10.45 per man-hour for inmate labor, with FDOT responsible for providing supervision, equipment, and transportation, while the Department of Corrections ensures inmate availability and compliance with work requirements. The contract's geographic coverage encompasses the entire state of Florida.