Blanket Purchase Order for Expert witness, Mark S. Russo, from April 15, 2026, to June 30, 2026…

The Florida Department of Health awarded a blanket purchase order contract valued at $10,000.00 to expert witness Mark S. Russo, effective April 15, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The contract authorizes Russo to provide expert witness services as defined under Florida Statutes Section 2026.92.231, which encompasses testimony in judicial proceedings, criminal investigations before state attorneys, and grand jury proceedings. Russo must be qualified and permitted by the court to testify as an expert witness on matters pending before any state court.

In addition to expert witness testimony services, the contract covers associated travel expenses including mileage reimbursement, lodging, and meals in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112.061, Florida Statutes. The contract structure reflects a blanket purchase order format with a quantity allocation of 10,000 units at a unit price of $1.00 each, aggregating to the total contract value of $10,000.00. No specific geographic location of performance is identified in the award documentation.