Blanket purchase order for Expert Witness - Rates as listed on attached rate sheet for reports… and 1 more item

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded a contract (C6AC1E) for expert witness services related to Sovereign Lands litigation. The contract, valued at $19,300, covers professional services from January 13, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The primary scope includes 54 hours of expert witness support at $350 per hour, totaling $18,900, which encompasses reviewing background materials, preparing reports, and providing testimony or deposition services.

A secondary component of the contract includes 4 hours of administrative support at $100 per hour, totaling $400. The contract includes strict confidentiality provisions, requiring the contractor to maintain full confidentiality of all communications and documents related to the litigation. The agreement stipulates that the contractor cannot provide expert services to clients with interests conflicting with the State of Florida without departmental consent. Payment is contingent upon satisfactory service completion, with invoices to be submitted detailing hours worked and corresponding rates.