Planning & research services

The Florida Bridge Software Institute (FL-BSI) Master Agreement provides comprehensive software support, maintenance, and enhancement services for four specialized bridge engineering software packages: FB-MultiPier, Atlas, FB-Deep, and GeoStat. Under this indefinite delivery vehicle, the University of Florida delivers technical support including license key provision and technical assistance, software maintenance to identify and resolve system issues, and targeted software enhancements such as gap modeling capabilities in lateral soil resistance for FB-MultiPier. Additionally, the agreement encompasses technology transfer activities that include technical documentation, validation documents, software updates, instructional video tutorials, and two hands-on training workshops designed to support up to 50 Florida Department of Transportation engineers in effectively utilizing these bridge analysis tools.

The University of Florida Board of Trustees serves as the prime contractor for this Master Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. The contract period extends from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with geographic coverage limited to the State of Florida. The total contract value is $98,747, structured across five deliverable tasks with payment contingent upon approval and completion of each task component. The agreement permits renewal for up to three additional years subject to satisfactory contractor performance and the availability of funds, with no charges assessed for renewal periods. Currently, no funds have been approved or encumbered, with subsequent funding to be authorized through written Letter of Authorization from the Department.