CN-700000-W1269.pdf

This document 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 agreement is structured to facilitate collaborative work arrangements that leverage inmate labor for maintenance and support activities across various DOT operations. The contract is designed under Florida Statutes Section 339.08(2) and Section 946.40, which authorize inter-agency agreements for utilizing inmate labor in public works projects.

The agreement outlines comprehensive provisions for DOT to compensate FDC for inmate labor used in maintenance activities, with a legislative appropriation of $1,000,000.00 available for this purpose. The contract covers multiple maintenance activities listed in Addendum "B", including supplemental support labor, facility and equipment maintenance, roadside work, landscaping, emergency repairs, and various infrastructure maintenance tasks. Inmates will be supervised by DOT personnel, with compensation calculated at a unit labor cost of $10.65 per man-hour. The agreement includes provisions for worker safety, training, transportation, equipment usage, and establishes protocols for work scheduling, performance tracking, and potential emergency responses. The contract is renewable annually at mutual agreement and can be terminated with 120 days' written notice.