Work Squad

The Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) Master Agreement with the Department of Corrections establishes an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on utilizing inmate labor for maintenance and support activities. Under Florida Statutes Sections 339.08(2) and 946.40, this contract enables DOT to procure supplemental workforce services across multiple operational domains, including roadside work, landscaping, facility and equipment maintenance, emergency repairs, and infrastructure support tasks. The IDV allows for comprehensive labor resources with inmates supervised directly by DOT personnel, providing a structured approach to leveraging inmate workforce capabilities.

The master agreement is a one-year contract effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a legislative appropriation of $1,000,000.00 for inmate labor compensation. The contract is structured as a renewable master agreement between the State of Florida DOT and Department of Corrections, with a unit labor cost of $10.65 per man-hour. Geographical coverage is statewide within Florida, and the contract includes provisions for annual renewal, worker safety protocols, training requirements, and a 120-day termination clause. The prime contractor in this case is the Department of Corrections, which will provide the inmate workforce to support DOT's operational needs.