SR 15 (US 17) fm SR 40 to Putnam County Line

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement C9X45 is a Professional Services Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on transportation infrastructure development. The IDV specifically covers a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for a multi-use trail along US 17 from State Road 40 to the Volusia/Putnam County Line, which is a segment of the St. Johns River to Sea Loop. Services under this contract include public involvement, engineering analysis, environmental analysis, technical studies, cultural resources assessment, geotechnical investigations, and utility coordination, with multiple subconsultant firms authorized to perform specialized services.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Sprinkle Consulting, Inc. (later renamed Landis, Evans and Partners, Inc.) on December 11, 2017, with a contract period extending through December 10, 2027. The total maximum contract value has been incrementally increased to $1,334,241.00, with the contract covering FDOT's District Five in Florida. Prime contractors include Landis, Evans and Partners, Inc., with additional subconsultants such as Archaeological Consultants, Inc., E Sciences, Incorporated, and Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation. The contract allows for progress payments based on approved time and includes specific hourly rates for various professional roles across the participating consulting firms.