Planning & research services

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement BE252 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) primarily focused on planning and research services, specifically targeting transportation-related technological and engineering solutions. The contract enables FDOT to procure specialized services through Task Work Orders (TWOs), with a primary emphasis on advanced research projects such as real-time monitoring of highway conditions, reduced visibility prediction, and comprehensive survey and mapping consulting services across different districts.

The master agreement was awarded to McKim & Creed, Inc. and was in effect from September 2, 2016 to September 1, 2021, covering the state of Florida. As a Master Agreement contract type, it allows for flexible task order issuance with variable compensation, with individual project values ranging from approximately $750,000 to $1,500,000. Notable awarded projects include research initiatives with Florida Polytechnic University focused on developing advanced technologies for roadway safety and weather-related incident prediction, as well as district-wide survey and mapping consulting services performed by contractors like Cardno, Inc.