Design State Road (SR) 75 (US 231) from North of County Road(CR) 162 (Jacob Road) to the Alabama Line in Jackson County

This master agreement provides professional design and engineering services for State Road (SR) 75 (US 231) improvements in Jackson County, Florida, extending from north of County Road 162 (Jacob Road) to the Alabama state line. The scope encompasses comprehensive design services including survey work, pavement analysis, drainage design, utility coordination, environmental permitting, signing and pavement marking design, signalization analysis, and geotechnical services. The project follows a phased approach beginning with the DRIVE-D/C Baseline Establishment Phase, which involves reviewing cost-saving strategies, validating feasibility, documenting discrepancies, and establishing baseline project scope and cost. Services are structured across multiple design phases with periodic submittals, all in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation standards and requirements.

Ceteris, Inc., headquartered in Marianna, Florida, serves as the prime contractor for this agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation, District 3. The contract was awarded on July 23, 2026, with a completion date of July 22, 2036, representing a 10-year term. The Phase I limiting amount is established at $10,372.00, with compensation provided on a cost-reimbursement basis using loaded billing rates for specified personnel categories. The contract type is classified as a Master Agreement covering Florida's geographic area, and future design phases are anticipated to be added by amendment upon receipt of proper funding authorization from the Comptroller's Office. Professional liability insurance requirements total $1,000,000.