CN-700000-W1263.pdf

This is a Master Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) and the State of Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The contract, identified by reference numbers FDC-W1263 and DOT BEE07, establishes a collaborative framework for utilizing inmate labor for maintenance and support activities across various transportation-related projects.

The agreement allows DOT to use minimum and community custody inmates for supplemental support labor, with FDC providing correctional officers to supervise inmate work crews. The contract covers a wide range of maintenance activities including facility maintenance, road repair, landscaping, drainage structure maintenance, traffic control, and emergency response services. Compensation is set at $10.65 per man-hour, with an appropriation of $2,000,000 available for the fiscal year. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and can be renewed annually by mutual agreement. DOT will provide tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision, while FDC will ensure inmate eligibility, provide safety equipment, and handle disciplinary and medical responsibilities for the inmates.