Planning & research services

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement BED28 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) primarily focused on planning and research services, specifically targeting professional consulting and university research initiatives. The contract enables FDOT to procure specialized services through individual Task Work Orders (TWOs), with a particular emphasis on geotechnical engineering research, infrastructure planning, and technical consulting. Key services include professional engineering design, landscape and highway beautification plan reviews, permit plan assessments, and targeted research projects examining complex engineering challenges such as shallow foundation design in Florida's unique geological environments.

The master agreement is awarded to ATKINSREALIS USA INC and was established on February 28, 2022, with a ten-year performance period ending on February 28, 2032. The contract covers the entire state of Florida and is structured as a Master Agreement with a flexible procurement mechanism allowing for specific Task Work Orders with independent scopes, deliverables, and compensation structures. While specific contract value details are not comprehensively disclosed, individual task orders demonstrate compensation ranges from approximately $52,000 to over $300,000. The IDV includes provisions for potential contract renewals contingent upon performance evaluations and fund availability, with an established 25% indirect cost rate for direct costs.