Emergency/natural disaster

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement H9048 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on Emergency Support of Statewide ITS Communications Network infrastructure. The contract provides comprehensive support for critical communication systems, including microwave and fiber optic transmission networks, multi-protocol data transport systems, land mobile radio infrastructure, weather stations, and associated facilities and equipment. Services encompass responsive repair, restoration, maintenance, and emergency support, with specific capabilities including generator and tower maintenance, site inspections, emergency power restoration, and hurricane damage assessments across multiple Florida locations.

The master agreement was awarded to TransCore ITS, LLC, with an initial contract period from October 10, 2018, to October 9, 2019. The contract is a state-level Master Agreement specifically for Florida, with a maximum limiting amount of $5,000,000.00. Compensation is structured through unit rates, including $135.00 per hour for a Microwave Maintenance Project Manager and $83.39 per hour for a Microwave Maintenance Field Technician, with potential for a 10% mark-up on approved expenses. The IDV is designed to enable rapid deployment of emergency communication infrastructure support, particularly in response to natural disasters like Hurricane Michael, through flexible task work orders with specific scopes and fees.