Blanket purchase order for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for Children's Legal…

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, issued blanket purchase order C764DF on July 1, 2026, for expert witness services supporting Children's Legal Services in juvenile dependency litigation matters. The contract operates on an as-needed basis through June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $2,000.00. Services are provided by a prime contractor retained to supply expert witness testimony and related consultation as required for dependency cases managed by the state agency.

The procurement establishes hourly rate-based compensation for expert witness services, with specific fee schedules referenced in the attached rate documentation. Angela VanOostrand serves as the primary point of contact for this engagement at telephone number (904) 322-0644. The blanket purchase order structure allows the Department of Children and Families to engage expert witness resources on a call-as-needed basis throughout the one-year performance period without requiring individual procurement actions for each engagement.