Blanket Purchase Order for Expert witness, Melissa Singer, from April 23, 2026 to June 30, 2026…

The Florida Department of Health awarded a blanket purchase order to expert witness Melissa Singer under contract number EP539742, effective April 23, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The contract amount is $389. Ms. Singer will provide expert witness services as defined under section 92.231, Florida Statutes, including case file review, telephone conferences, records review, expert opinion drafting, deposition attendance and preparation, arbitration-related activities, and court testimony in support of the Department's legal proceedings and investigations.

The contract establishes a framework for reimbursable services with a quantity allocation of 5,000 units at a unit price of $1 each. Travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and meals, will be reimbursed in accordance with section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The estimated completion date is May 29, 2026, though the purchase order extends through June 30, 2026, to accommodate potential ongoing expert witness obligations and required court appearances or proceedings necessitated by the Department's legal matters.