CN-550000-BDY04.pdf

This is a Contractual Services Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) for the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Program. The agreement involves partnerships with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and other regional agencies and educational institutions. The program is part of a broader initiative to provide transportation-related educational opportunities for high school students, with a focus on minority, female, and disabled student participation.

The contract covers a three-week non-residential summer program from July 14 to August 1, 2014, with a total funding amount of $43,252.86. The program will host 20-25 high school students (grades 9-12) and includes curriculum focused on transportation careers, STEM skills, and professional development. Costs are broken down into categories including salaries, travel, supplies, and indirect costs, with FAMU providing $9,900 in in-kind contributions for classroom and recreational facilities. The program features educational modules, guest speakers, field trips, and hands-on activities designed to expose students to transportation industry careers, engineering principles, and professional skills.