Work Squad FDOT and FDOC

This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a master agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) designed to facilitate inmate labor for maintenance and support activities. The contract enables DOT to utilize minimum and community custody inmates for a broad range of maintenance services, including facility maintenance, road repair, landscaping, drainage structure maintenance, traffic control, and emergency response services. Inmates work under the direct supervision of correctional officers and are deployed to perform scheduled maintenance tasks across various transportation-related projects.

The master agreement, effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, is a collaborative contract with a total appropriation of $2,000,000 and a per-hour rate of $10.65 for inmate labor. The prime contractors are the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Corrections, with geographic coverage spanning the state of Florida. The contract is structured as a renewable master agreement, allowing for annual extensions upon mutual consent. DOT is responsible for providing tools, equipment, transportation, and project supervision, while FDC manages inmate eligibility, safety equipment, and handles disciplinary and medical responsibilities for the work crews.