CN-700000-W1269.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 2024-2025. The document establishes a collaborative framework for utilizing inmate labor to perform various maintenance activities across DOT work locations, with both agencies agreeing to specific responsibilities and operational guidelines.

The agreement allows DOT to compensate FDC for inmate labor used in maintenance activities, with a comprehensive list of over 100 specific maintenance tasks detailed in Addendum "B", each priced at a standard unit labor cost of $10.65 per man-hour. Inmates will be supervised by DOT personnel and perform tasks ranging from supplemental support and facility maintenance to emergency repairs, roadside work, and landscaping. The contract includes provisions for inmate safety, training, transportation, and work scheduling, with DOT providing tools, equipment, and supervision. The agreement can be renewed annually and includes mechanisms for local agreements at specific work locations, with a legislative appropriation to maximize the use of inmate labor while ensuring proper supervision and safety protocols.