Pre-event other

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Contract X0479 is a specialized master agreement for pre-event bridge inspection services. The contract enables comprehensive bridge and ancillary structure assessments, particularly in storm-affected areas, with services including initial safety evaluations, damage determination, emergency repair needs assessment, and detailed bridge inspections. Contractors are authorized to utilize advanced technologies such as drones and helicopters to perform thorough structural assessments, providing critical infrastructure resilience and safety analysis for the state.

The master agreement was awarded to Volkert, Inc. on June 11, 2018, with a total maximum contract value of $5,000,000 and a five-year performance period concluding on June 10, 2023. The contract covers the entire state of Florida and includes multiple subconsultant firms such as Ayres Associates Inc, Hardesty & Hanover, LLC, and NOVA Engineering. Professional service rates range from $68.02 for inspectors to $253.78 for principal engineers, with specific provisions for task-based assignments, invoicing procedures, and sub-consultant payment protocols. The IDV allows for flexible task work orders with compensation structured as either lump sum or cost reimbursement.