Multi-Lane Reconstruction for the SR 8 (I-10) from East of the Eastbound Weigh Station to East of SR 10 (US 90A/Nine Mil

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement CAW21 is a professional engineering services contract focused on a multi-lane reconstruction project for State Road 8 (I-10) in Escambia County. The project scope encompasses widening I-10 from four to six lanes, modifying the Nine Mile Road interchange, and replacing two bridges over Elevenmile Creek. Key services include roadway design, drainage analysis, environmental permitting, structures engineering, utility coordination, and intelligent transportation systems integration, utilizing a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process in accordance with Florida Statutes 287.055.

The master agreement is awarded to Mead and Hunt, Inc., with a contract period from February 5, 2025, to February 4, 2035, covering the State of Florida. The contract type is a Master Agreement, with compensation structured as a lump sum approach including professional services, direct expenses, and an operating margin calculated between 12-42 percent of direct salaries. The total contract includes STV Incorporated as a sub-consultant, with established loaded labor rates ranging from $68.59 per hour for Design Interns to $254.51 per hour for Senior Engineers, and is funded through federal and state transportation funds.