Blanket Purchase Order for expert witness services provided by, Brad Lerner - Lerner Cohen…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order (Contract C77171) to Brad Lerner of Lerner Cohen Healthcare for expert witness services, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a contract value of $10,000. The contractor will provide comprehensive expert witness support across multiple phases of administrative proceedings, including case file review and analysis, preparation of expert opinions, and consultation with agency staff and legal counsel regarding case materials and documentation.

The scope of services encompasses pre-hearing activities such as deposition preparation and testimony development, as well as participation in Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings, depositions, trials, and administrative hearings where the contractor will provide sworn expert testimony and consultation. The contract also includes reimbursement for travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and meals, in accordance with Florida Statutes sections 112.061 and 92.231. All services are to be performed in accordance with applicable Florida statutory requirements governing expert witness services and state travel expense policies.